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Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963
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C2008C00412
04 July 2008
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04 March 2016
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Part I—Preliminary
1 Short title [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
4 Repeal
5 Interpretation
6 Countries in relation to which provisions of this Act apply or may be applied
7 Extension of Act to Territories
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Part II—Visiting Forces
8 Exercise of powers by service tribunals and authorities of countries sending visiting forces
9 Restriction, with respect to certain offences, of trial by courts of offenders connected with visiting force
10 Waiver of jurisdiction otherwise exercisable by a court
11 Courts not to try offenders tried by service tribunals of visiting forces
12 Arrest, custody etc. of offenders against Australian law
13 Restriction of proceedings in respect of service of members etc. of visiting force
14 Inquests
15 Imprisonment etc. of persons sentenced by service tribunals
16 Application to visiting forces of law relating to Defence Force
17 Settlement of claims against visiting forces
18 Evidence for the purposes of this Part
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Part V—Miscellaneous
27 Proof of facts by certificate
28 Delegation of powers and functions
29 Orders
30 Regulations
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The Schedule—Offences against the person
Offences Against Property
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General
Notes to the Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963
