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Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to civil liability for pollution damage.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act gives effect to obligations of the Commonwealth to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Regulations 1983.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) (Registration of Foreign Judgments) Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2004)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage) (Consequential Amendments) Act 2008 (No. 77 of 2008).

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No. 116 of 2010).

Legislation | Australia | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazards, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX