| Long Title |
The purpose of this Bill is to give effect to a cooperative scheme for dealing with crimes at sea, to repeal the Crimes (Offences at Sea) Act 1979, to amend the Off-shore (Application of Laws) Act 1982, and for other purposes. To simplify the application of criminal law in waters surrounding Australia as part of a scheme developed by the Special Committee of Solicitors General and endorsed by the Standing Committee of Attorneys General. |