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Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915
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C2023C00223 (C04)
22 August 2023
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1 Short title
2 Commencement
2A Interpretation
3 Ratification of agreement
4 Acceptance of territory
4A Laws of Australian Capital Territory to be in force
4AA Criminal Code does not apply
4B Powers and functions under adopted laws
4C Ordinance may amend or repeal adopted laws
4D Supreme Court of Australian Capital Territory to have jurisdiction in Territory
4E Supply of water or electricity to persons outside the Territory
4F Ordinances
4G Tabling of Ordinances in Parliament
4H Ordinance not to be re made while required to be tabled
4J Ordinance not to be re made while subject to disallowance
4K Disallowed Ordinance not to be re made unless resolution rescinded or House approves
4L Regulations, rules and by laws
5 Disposal of Crown lands
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The Schedule—Surrender to the Commonwealth Of Australia by the State of New South Wales of land at Jervis Bay.
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Endnote 5—Miscellaneous
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