40Geocentric Datum of Australia

40 Geocentric Datum of Australia

(1) For the purposes of this Act, the position on the surface of the Earth of: (a) the parallel of latitude described in subsection 8(2); or (b) an area described in Schedule 1; or (c) the area described in Schedule 2; or (d) the area described in Schedule 7; or (e) the area described in Schedule 8; is to be determined by reference to the Geocentric Datum of Australia.

Note 1: Subsection 8(2) describes the Coral Sea area.

Note 2: Schedule 1 describes the scheduled areas for the States and Territories. See also sections 48 and 49 (points and lines specified in the New Zealand boundary treaty).

Note 3: Schedule 2 describes the area that includes the area to be avoided.

Note 3A: Schedule 7 describes the Eastern Greater Sunrise offshore area and the Western Greater Sunrise area.

Note 3B: Schedule 8 describes the Bayu‑Undan pipeline international offshore area.

Note 4: Geocentric Datum of Australia is defined in section 38.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply for the purposes of describing, in a title or other instrument under this Act, the position on the surface of the Earth of a point, line or area.