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Queensland Coast Islands Act 1879.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1879 (1994)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide that certain islands in Torres Straits and lying between the continent of Australia and the island of New Guinea shall become part of the Colony of Queensland and subject to the laws in force therein.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Coastal zone management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 24 June 1879.
Abstract

This Act provides for the administration of certain islands in Torres Straits and in the area between Australia and New Guinea under the law in force in Queensland.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Queensland Coast Islands Proclamation Dated 18 July 1879.

Legislation | Australia | 1879 (1996)

Keyword: Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX