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Protection of the Sea (Oil Pollution Compensation Funds) Act 1993
43Authority to inform 1992 Fund
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#### 43 Authority to inform 1992 Fund
(1) Article 15 of the 1992 Convention, in so far as it relates to Australia, has the force of law as part of the law of the Commonwealth.
(2) For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 15 of the 1992 Convention as so having the force of law, an obligation imposed on Australia is taken to be imposed on the Authority.
(3) The Authority may inform the 1992 Fund of such additional matters relating to contributions as the Authority considers appropriate.