Second Reading Speeches

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill 2002

Type
Government
Portfolio
Transport and Regional Services
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
to correct unintended effects of amendments made by the
International Maritime Convention Legislation Amendment Act 2001
, by providing offence provisions in relation to escape or discharge of pollutants in the Exclusive Economic Zone.

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