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Navigation Act 1912
148ASeaman not to be wrongfully left behind
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148A Seaman not to be wrongfully left behind
(1) A person shall not wrongfully force on shore and leave behind at a place in Australia a seaman belonging to a ship (whether or not it is a ship to which this Part applies) or otherwise cause such a seaman to be wrongfully left behind at such a place, either on shore or at sea. (2) A person shall not wrongfully force on shore and leave behind at a place outside Australia a seaman belonging to a ship, or otherwise cause such a seaman to be wrongfully left behind at such a place, either on shore or at sea.
Penalty: $5,000 or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.