150MAustralian Geodetic Datum

150M Australian Geodetic Datum

(1) For the purposes of this Act, the position on the surface of the Earth of: (a) a graticular section or block; or (b) a parallel of latitude described in subsection 5A(7); or (c) an area described in Schedule 2; or (d) an area described in Schedule 6; is to be determined by reference to the Australian Geodetic Datum.

Note: Australian Geodetic Datum is defined in section 150W.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), 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. (3) Until a declaration under subsection 150N(1) takes effect, the Australian Geodetic Datum applies 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.