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Report 125: Treaties tabled on 7 and 28 February 2012

20 July 2012

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Preliminary Pages	(PDF 111KB)

Chapter 1 Introduction	(PDF 98KB)
Purpose of the report Conduct of the Committee’s review

Chapter 2 Resolution MEPC.193(61): (Revised MARPOL Annex III: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form) Adopted at London on 1 October 2010	(PDF 112KB)
Introduction Background Overview and national interest summary Reasons for Australia to take the proposed treaty action Obligations Implementation Costs Conclusion

Chapter 3 Amendments to Appendices I and II to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn, 23 June 1979) done at Bergen on 25 November 2011	(PDF 115KB)
Background Operation of the Convention The Convention and Australia Conclusion

Chapter 4 Agreement between Australia and the European Union Amending the Agreement on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment (MRA), Certificates and Markings between the European Community and Australia done at Brussels on 23 February 2012	(PDF 140KB)
Introduction Background Overview and national interest summary Reasons for Australia to take the proposed treaty action Removal of the Rule of Origin Restriction Simplification of the MRA Obligations Overarching Framework Agreement Sectoral Annex on Medicinal Products GMP Inspection and Batch Certification Sectoral Annex on Medical Devices Implementation Costs Alternative processes for goods assessment Conclusion

Chapter 5 Convention providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will done at Washington D.C. on 26 October 1973	(PDF 132KB)
Introduction Background Overview and national interest summary Reasons for Australia to take the proposed treaty action Obligations Implementation Different countries – different laws: which law prevails? Costs Conclusion

Chapter 6 Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment done at New York on 18 December 2002	(PDF 180KB)
Introduction Background National interest summary Reasons for Australia to take the proposed treaty action Obligations United Nations Subcommittee National Preventive Mechanism Protections, Confidentiality, Privileges and Immunities Implementation Obligations relating to the Subcommittee Obligations relating to the National Preventive Mechanism Delay in Implementation: Article 24 Is the Delay Justified? OPCAT implementation experience so far Australian Immigration Detention Centres Costs Financial Benefits of Signing JSCOT’s previous deliberations and recommendation Conclusion

Chapter 7 Amendments to the Agreement Establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, adopted at London on 30 September 2011	(PDF 129KB)
Introduction Background Reason for and effect of amendments Overview and national interest summary Reasons for Australia to take the proposed treaty action Effect if Australia does not take treaty action Obligations Criteria for assistance Implementation Costs Conclusion

Chapter 8 Amendment, adopted at Lima on 27 April 2012, to Annex 1 of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) of 19 June 2001	(PDF 64KB)
Introduction Minor treaty action

Appendix A – Submissions	(PDF 37KB)
Treaties tabled on 7 February 2012 Treaties tabled on 28 February 2012

Appendix B – Witnesses	(PDF 37KB)