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Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973
13AAJoint exercise of rights in Greater Sunrise special regime area
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#### 13AA Joint exercise of rights in Greater Sunrise special regime area
Within the Greater Sunrise special regime area, Australia is to exercise its rights as a coastal state pursuant to Article 77 of the Convention jointly with Timor‑Leste.
> Note: Under section 780M of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia’s rights may be exercised by the Designated Authority, the Governance Board or the Dispute Resolution Committee provided for by the Timor Sea Maritime Boundaries Treaty.