Antarctica Act 1960. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1960 (1970) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to confer jurisdiction on the Courts of New Zealand to deal with crimes committed in the Ross Dependency and certain other parts of Antarctica, and to restrict the jurisdiction of the Courts in respect of acts or omissions in Antarctica of certain nationals of other countries. Subject Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Offences/penalties Marine area Protected area Management/conservation International agreement-implementation International agreement-text Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act defines the jurisdiction of Courts of New Zealand to deal with crimes committed in the Ross Dependency and other specified parts of Antarctica. It restricts the jurisdiction of the Courts in respect of acts or omissions in Antarctica of persons who are a national of other Contracting Parties to the Antarctic Treaty (attached). Furthermore it confers power on the Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council, make regulations for the purpose of giving effect to the agreed m Full text English