Quarantine Regulations 2000
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3 Application
(1) Unless the contrary intention appears, these Regulations apply in, and relate to, Australia, Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands.
Note: Under subsection 87(1A) of the Act, the Regulations may apply in, or relate to, Australia, the Cocos Islands and Christmas Island only. This subregulation makes it clear that these Regulations apply in, and relate to, Australia, the Cocos Islands and Christmas Island.
(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, references in these Regulations to Australia do not include the Cocos Islands or Christmas Island.
Note: The definition of Australia in the Act includes the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, see subsection 5(1) of the Act.