Queensland Coast Islands Act 1879. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1879 (1994) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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