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Shipping Registration Act 1981
61AAApplication of other laws to International Register ships
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#### 61AA Application of other laws to International Register ships
If a ship is registered in the International Register, then:
(a) the Fair Work Act 2009 does not apply in relation to when the ship is used to engage in international trading; and
(b) the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 does not apply in relation to the ship at any time; and
(c) any legislation of a State or Territory that:
(i) provides for workers’ compensation; or
(ii) is prescribed by the regulations;
does not apply in relation to the ship at any time.