Maritime Powers Act 2013 (No. 15). Pays/Territoire Australie Type du document Législation Date 2013 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to provide for the administration and enforcement of Australian laws in maritime areas, and for related purposes. Sujet Pêche, Mer Mot clé Mise en application Institution Navigation Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Inspection Zone marine Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Asie et Pacifique, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande, Océan Indien, Océanie, Pacifique Sud Résumé This Act, consisting of seven Parts, provides a broad set of enforcement powers for use in, and in relation to, maritime areas. Most of these powers are set out in Part 3. Comprehensive powers under the Act are available to enforce a diverse range of Australia's maritime laws, including in relation to illegal foreign fishing, as well as international agreements and arrangements. The powers can be used by maritime officers to give effect to Australian laws and international agreements and decisions. The following are maritime officers: (a) Customs officers; (b) members of the Australian Defence Force; (c) members of the Australian Federal Police; (d) other persons appointed by the Minister. An authorisation is necessary to begin the exercise of powers in relation to a vessel, installation, aircraft, protected land area or isolated person. The only exceptions are the exercise of aircraft identification powers and the exercise of powers to ensure the safety of persons. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.legislation.gov.au Références - Législation Implementé par Maritime Powers Regulation 2014. Législation | Australie | 2014 (2016) Mot clé: Institution, Navigation, Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives, Inspection, Zone marine, Monitorage, Infractions/sanctions, Gouvernance, Gestion et conservation des pêches, Pêche maritime, Pêche étrangère Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amendé par Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2015 (No. 62, 2015). Législation | Australie | 2015 (2017) Mot clé: Biosécurité, Certification, Quarantaine, Gouvernance, Parasites/maladies, Santé des animaux, Protection des végétaux, Espèces menacées, Commerce d'espèces, Flore sauvage, Protection des espèces Source: FAO, FAOLEX