Australian Tax Treaties

Timor-Leste (Timor Sea Maritime Boundaries Treaty)  

TREATY BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE ESTABLISHING THEIR MARITIME BOUNDARIES IN THE TIMOR SEA  

Annex B Greater Sunrise Special Regime  

ARTICLE 16   Exercise of Jurisdiction  

1    
In exercising jointly their rights as coastal States pursuant to Article 77 of the Convention, Australia and Timor-Leste exercise jurisdiction in accordance with the Convention with respect to:

(a)    customs and migration pursuant to Article 17 of this Annex;

(b)    quarantine pursuant to Article 18 of this Annex;

(c)    environmental protection, management and regulation;

(d)    marine scientific research;

(e)    air traffic services related to Special Regime Installations;

(f)    security and establishment of safety zones around Special Regime Installations;

(g)    health and safety;

(h)    management of living resources; and

(i)    criminal jurisdiction pursuant to Article 20 of this Annex.

2    
The Parties agree to consult as necessary on the cooperative exercise of the jurisdictional competencies set out in paragraph 1 of this Article.

3    
The Parties have agreed to delegate the exercise of certain jurisdictional and regulatory competencies to the Designated Authority, as specified in this Treaty.


 

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