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Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1967
150MAustralian Geodetic Datum
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#### 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.