Admiralty Jurisdiction Act (No. 59 of 1991).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act defines the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, gives an interpretation of ”maritime claim” and makes provision with respect to certain procedures and powers of enforcement of the Court. Jurisdiction shall include any claim for liability incurred for oil pollution damage and any matter arising from shipping and navigation on any inland waters declared as "nation waterways".
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This Act was enacted as the Admiralty Jurisdiction Decree. The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act 1962 is hereby repealed.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No