Editors --- "Australian Treaty Action 2000" [2000] AUYrBkIntLaw 13; (2000) 21 Australian Year Book of International Law 335

• Numerical List Australian Treaty Series 2000
• Bilateral Treaty List 2000
• Multilateral Treaty List 2000

Numerical List
Australian Treaty Series 2000

ATS No	Date and place of instrument	Description	Entry into force for Australia
1		Treaty Action 2000
2	11 November 1988, London	Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines of 5 April 1966	3 February 2000
3	11 November 1988, London	Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1 November 1974	3 February 2000
4	2 July 1998, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand to amend the Agreement on Social Security of 19 July 1994, as amended	1 February 2000
5	17 September 1999, Canberra	Treaty on Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters between Australia and the Republic of Korea	16 January 2000
6	19 March 1991, Geneva	International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of 2 December 1961 [UPOV], as revised 10 November 1972, 23 October 1978 and 19 March 1991	20 January 2000
7	15 September 1999, Singapore	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore concerning the Use of Shoalwater Bay Training Area and the Associated Use of Storage Facilities in Australia	17 January 2000
8	6 November 1998, Minneapolis	Instrument amending the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union of 22 December 1992, as amended	13 January 2000
	6 November 1998, Minneapolis	Instrument amending the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union of 22 December 1992, as amended	13 January 2000
9	10 February 2000, Dili	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) concerning the continued Operation of the Treaty between Australia and the Republic of Indonesia on the Zone of Cooperation in an Area between the Indonesian Province of East Timor and Northern Australia of 11 December 1989	10 February 2000 (with effect from 25 October 1999)
10	29 November 1991, Colombo	Amendments to Articles 3.5 and 9.8 of the Constitution of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity of 27 March 1976	15 February 2000
11	20 March 1958, Geneva	Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, as amended to 16 October 1995	25 April 2000
12	11 March 1997, Beirut	Agreement on Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Lebanon	28 March 2000
13	17 September 1999, Canberra	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Korea on Scientific and Technological Co-operation	5 April 2000
14	26 February 1999, New Delhi	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of India on the Promotion and Protection of Investments	4 May 2000
15	6 February 1997, Canberra	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the Investigation, Restraint and Confiscation of the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime	10 May 2000
16	14 September 1999, Canberra	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand concerning the Transfer of Uranium	1 May 2000
17	29 April 1999, Brussels	Agreement on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment, Certificates and Markings between Australia and the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway [European Free Trade Association - European Economic Area]	1 July 2000
18	17 June 1994, Paris	United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa	13 August 2000
19	28 October 1999, Washington	Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America concerning Technology for the Separation of Isotopes of Uranium by Laser Excitation [SILEX Agreement], Agreed Minute and Exchange of Notes	24 May 2000
20	12 April 2000, Canberra	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand on Child and Spousal Maintenance	1 July 2000
21	23 April 1999, Canberra	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Slovak Republic on Trade and Economic Cooperation	8 June 2000
22	7 November 1997, Dresden	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on Cultural Cooperation	15 June 2000
23	5 February 1988, Rome	Agreement for the Establishment of the International Development Law Institute [IDLI]	10 July 2000
24	5 November 1997, Canberra	[Second] Protocol to amend the Agreement between Australia and Finland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and [First] Protocol, of 12 September 1984	17 August 2000
25	2 August 1999, Sydney	Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Malaysia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income of 20 August 1980	27 June 2000
26	8 September 1999, Canberra	Agreement on Consular Relations between Australia and the People’s Republic of China	15 September 2000
27	4 June 1998, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America to further extend in force the Agreement relating to the Establishment of a Joint Defence Facility at Pine Gap of 9 December 1966, as amended	18 August 2000
28	29 May 1998, London	Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to amend the Agreement on Health Services of 21 March 1986	8 March 2000
29	13 September 1993, Rome	Agreement on Social Security between Australia and the Republic of Italy	1 October 2000
	31 May 2000, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Italy amending and clarifying the Agreement on Social Security of 13 September 1993	1 October 2000
30	7 October 1999, Port Moresby	Treaty on Development Co-operation between the Government of Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea	31 July 2000
31	16 June–1 August 2000, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Japan to further amend the Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement establishing an Implementing Arrangement pursuant to the Agreement for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy of 5 March 1982	16 October 2000
32	4 August 2000, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America to further amend and extend the Agreement concerning Space Vehicle Tracking and Communication Facilities of 29 May 1980, as amended	26 October 2000 (with effect from 26 February 2000)

Bilateral Treaty List 2000

Date and place of signature	Description	Entry into force	Notes and references to printed text
	CHILE
9 July 1996, Canberra	Agreement on the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments, and Protocol	16 September 1999	The Agreement and Protocol entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 20 December 1996-17 August 1999 pursuant to Article 12.1. ATS 1999 No 37 (electronic version includes Spanish language text). Commentary: NIA 15 October 1996; JSCT No 4 of November 1996 p 14.
	CHINA
8 September 1999, Canberra	Agreement on Consular Relations	15 September 2000	The Agreement entered into force on the 31st day following an exchange of Notes of 27 January-15 August 2000 pursuant to Article 23. Also applicable to Hong Kong. ATS 2000 No 26. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 97.
	CZECHOSLOVAKIA
16 May 1972, Canberra	Agreement on Trade Relations	19 December 1972	The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 20 November–19 December 1972 pursuant to Article VII. By an Exchange of Letters constituting an Understanding, signed at Canberra on 16 May 1972, not applicable to Australia’s external territories. Terminated Treaty of 3 August 1936. ATS 1972 No 19; UNTS 955 p 213. Terminated 8 July 1997 between Australia and Czech Republic by Agreement with Czech Republic of 20 March 1997. Terminated 8 June 2000 between Australia and Slovakia by Agreement with Slovakia of 23 April 1999 (below).
	DENMARK
1 July 1999, Canberra	Agreement on Social Security	1 January 2001	The Agreement will entered into force two months after an exchange of Notes of 23 March-1 November 2000 pursuant to Article 17.2. ATS 2001 No 2 (electronic version includes Danish language text). Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 32 of May 2000 p 27.
	EGYPT
22 October 2000, Cairo	Agreement regarding Cooperation on Protecting the Welfare of Children		The Agreement will enter into force on first day of second month following an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 14. Commentary: 1 October 2000; JSCT No 37 of December 2000 p 15.
	EUROPEAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION
29 April 1999, Brussels	Agreement on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment, Certificates and Markings [Sectoral Annexes: Medicinal Products Good Manufacturing Practice Inspection and Batch Certification; Medical Devices; Telecommunications Terminal Equipment; Low Voltage Equipment; Electromagnetic Compatibility; Machinery; Pressure Equipment; Automotive Products]	1 July 2000	The Agreement, concluded with the three EFTA member States which are also European Economic Area (EEA) member States: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway (ie, excluding Switzerland), entered into force on the first day of the second month following an exchange of Notes of 2-9 December 1999-8 May 2000 pursuant to Article 14.1. A Final Act adopting, inter alia, four Joint Declarations and a Declaration by Liechtenstein, was also signed at Brussels on 29 April 1999. ATS 2000 No 17. Commentary: NIA 11 May 1999; JSCT No 22 of June 1999 p 25.
	FINLAND
5 November 1997, Canberra	[Second] Protocol to amend the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and [First] Protocol, of 12 September 1984	17 August 2000	The Protocol, which amended Articles 2, 10 and 23 of Head Agreement, and [First] Protocol, entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 12 October 1998–18 July 2000 pursuant to Article V(2). ATS 2000 No 24 (electronic version includes Finnish language text); Act 2000 No 100. Commentary: NIA 3 March 1998; JSCT No 13 of March 1998 p 50.
	GERMANY
7 November 1997, Dresden	Agreement on Cultural Cooperation	15 June 2000	The Agreement entered into force on date of receipt of second Note in an exchange of Notes of 19 August 1998-14 June–15 August 2000 pursuant to Article 9. ATS 2000 No 22 (electronic version includes German language text). Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 89.
13 December 2000, Canberra	Agreement on Social Security, and Concluding Protocol		The Agreement and Concluding Protocol will enter into force on the first day of the second month following the month in which instruments of ratification are exchanged at Berlin pursuant to Article 21.1 of the Agreement.
	INDIA
26 February 1999, New Delhi	Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments	4 May 2000	The Agreement entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 3-4 April 2000 pursuant to Article 17.1. ATS 2000 No 14. Commentary: NIA 11 May 1999; JSCT No 22 of June 1999 p 5.
	INDONESIA
11 December 1989, Timor Sea	Treaty on the Zone of Cooperation in an Area between the Indonesian Province of East Timor and Northern Australia [Timor Gap Treaty]	9 February 1991	The Treaty entered into force 30 days following an exchange of Notes of 10 January 1991 pursuant to Article 32. ATS 1991 No 9 (1995 amendments on electronic version only); Act 1990 No 36 – no maps; ILM 29 p 469.
		Pursuant to Article 6, the Inaugural Ministerial Council Meeting (Denpasar, 9 February 1991) amended Articles 4.4, 28.2, 44.1, 44.2, 45.1, 45.2 and 45.3 of the Petroleum Mining Code and Subsections 4.7, 7.3 and 7.9 of the Model Production Sharing Contract. The Sixth Ministerial Council Meeting (Brisbane, 20 October 1995) amended Articles 28.1, 28.2 and 45.1 of the Petroleum Mining Code and Subsections 4.2 and 4.4 of the Model Production Sharing Contract. Notes: Australia recognized the de jure incorporation of East Timor as the 27th province of Indonesia between 1976 and 1999. By United Nations Security Council Resolution 1272(1999) of 25 October 1999, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) assumed responsibility for administration of East Timor from that date. An Exchange of Letters constituting an Understanding between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia (Jakarta-Canberra, 25 May-1 June 2000) confirmed that the Treaty ceased to be in force when Indonesian authority over East Timor transferred to the United Nations. See also Agreement with UNTAET of 10 February 2000 (under INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS).
	INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
10 February 2000, Dili	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) concerning the continued Operation of the Treaty between Australia and the Republic of Indonesia on the Zone of Cooperation in an Area between the Indonesian Province of East Timor and Northern Australia of 11 December 1989	10 February 2000 (with effect from 25 October 1999)	The Agreement entered into force when the Notes were exchanged, with retrospective effect from the date specified in the Notes. ATS 2000 No 9. Commentary: NIA 15 February 2000; JSCT No 30 of April 2000 p 49
	ITALY
23 April 1986, Rome	Agreement providing for Reciprocity in Matters relating to Social Security	1 September 1988	The Agreement entered into force on the first day of the month next following the exchange of instruments of ratification at Sydney 16 August 1988 pursuant to Article 23(1). Terminated Agreement of 2 November 1972. ATS 1988 No 23; Act 1986 No 152 and 1991 No 46; UNTS 1535 p 201. Terminated by Agreement of 13 September 1993 (below), except as provided.
13 September 1993, Rome	Agreement on Social Security	1 October 2000	The Agreement entered into force on the first day of the month following the exchange of instruments of ratification at Canberra on 12 September 2000 pursuant to Article 23.1. Terminated Agreement of 23 April 1986 (above), except as provided. ATS 2000 No 29; Act 1994 No 63. Commentary: NIA 4 April 2000; JSCT No 33 of June 2000 p 3. See also Amendment of 31 May 2000 (below).
31 May 2000, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement amending and clarifying the Agreement on Social Security of 13 September 1993	1 October 2000	The Amendment entered into force on date of entry into force of Head Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes. ATS 2000 No 29; Rules 2000 No 165. Commentary: NIA 4 April 2000; JSCT No 33 of June 2000 p 3.
	JAPAN
16 June-1 August 2000, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to further amend the Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement establishing an Implementing Arrangement pursuant to the Agreement for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy of 5 March 1982	16 October 2000	The amending Agreement entered into force on 16 October 2000, the date of the further Australian Note, in accordance with the provisions of the amending Agreement. ATS 2000 No 31. Commentary: NIA 15 August 2000; JSCT No 35 of October 2000 p 1.
	KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
17 September 1999, Canberra	Agreement on Scientific and Technological Co-operation	5 April 2000	The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 17 November 1999–5 April 2000 pursuant to Article XIII.1. ATS 2000 No 13. Commentary: NIA 8 December 1999; JSCT No 30 of April 2000 p 21.
	LATVIA
14 July 2000, Riga	Treaty on Extradition		The Treaty will enter into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 16.1. On entry into force will terminate, between Australia and Latvia, Agreement of 16 July 1924. Commentary: NIA 15 August 2000; JSCT No 36 of October 2000 p 3.
	LEBANON
11 March 1997, Beirut	Agreement on Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation	28 March 2000	The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 8 December 1998-28 March 2000 pursuant to Article IX(1). ATS 2000 No 12. Commentary: NIA 17 June 1997; JSCT No 10 of September 1997 p 5.
	MALAYSIA
2 August 1999, Sydney	Protocol amending [Articles 3, 5-7, 11, 13, 20, 22 and 23 of] the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income of 20 August 1980	27 June 2000	The Protocol entered into force when Notes were exchanged 23 December 1999-27 June 2000 pursuant to Article 10.1. ATS 2000 No 25 (electronic version includes Bahasa Malaysia language text); Act 1999 No 144. Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No 25 of September 1999 p 41.
	NEW ZEALAND
14 September 1999, Canberra	Agreement concerning the Transfer of Uranium	1 May 2000	The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 1 May 2000 pursuant to Article XI.1. ATS 2000 No 16. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 51.
12 April 2000, Canberra	Agreement on Child and Spousal Maintenance	1 July 2000	The Agreement entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 1 June 2000 pursuant to Article 30.2. For so long as it is in force, the Agreement will replace, as between Australia and New Zealand, the Convention on the Recovery Abroad of Maintenance (UNCRAM) of 20 June 1956. ATS 2000 No 20. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 32 of May 2000 p 5.
	PAKISTAN
16 March 2000, Islamabad	Treaty on Extradition		The Treaty will enter into force 30 days after Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 16.1.
	PAPUA NEW GUINEA
24 May 1989, Canberra	Treaty on Development Co-operation, and Exchange of Letters	1 September 1989 (Treaty) 24 May 1989 (Letters)	The Treaty entered into force when Notes were exchanged 1 September 1989 pursuant to Article 11.1. The Letters entered into force on signature. ATS 1989 No 24; UNTS 1572 p 29. See also Amendments of 18 March 1992 and 30 April 1994 (below). See also related Agreements of 15 October 1992 and 9 December 1995. Replaced 31 July 2000 by Treaty of 7 October 1999 (below).
18 March-29 May 1992, Waigani-Canberra	Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement to amend the Treaty on Development Co-operation, and Exchange of Letters, of 24 May 1989	29 May 1992	The Agreement entered into force on date of Letter in reply. ATS 1992 No 23; UNTS 1680 p 522.
30 April-23 May 1994, Canberra-Waigani	Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement to further amend the Treaty on Development Cooperation, and Exchange of Letters, of 24 May 1989	23 May 1994	The Agreement entered into force on date of Letter in reply. ATS 1994 No 20.
7 October 1999, Port Moresby	Treaty on Development Co-operation	31 July 2000	The Treaty entered into force on the date nominated in an exchange of Notes of 12-28 July and 26 September 2000 pursuant to Article 11.1. Replaced Treaty of 24 May 1989, as amended (above). ATS 2000 No 30. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 29 of December 1999 p 43.
	ROMANIA
2 February 2000, Canberra	Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol		The Agreement and Protocol will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 27. Act 2000 No 100. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 32 of May 2000 p 33.
	RUSSIA
7 September 2000, Canberra	Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol		The Agreement and Protocol will enter into force on the date of the last Note in an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 27. Commentary: NIA 10 October 2000; JSCT No 37 of December 2000 p 5.
	SAMOA
11 August 2000, Apia	Agreement relating to Air Services		The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 22.
	SINGAPORE
15 September 1999, Singapore	Agreement concerning the Use of Shoalwater Bay Training Area and the Associated Use of Storage Facilities in Australia	17 January 2000	The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 17 January 2000 pursuant to Article 17.1. Replaced Agreement of 17 February 1995, as amended. ATS 2000 No 7. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 29 of December 1999 p 3. Due to expire 31 December 2004.
	SLOVAKIA
23 April 1999, Canberra	Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation	8 June 2000	The Agreement entered into force following an exchange of Notes of 10 November 1999-8 June 2000 pursuant to Article 10.1. Terminated, between Australia and Slovakia, the Agreement with Czechoslovakia of 16 May 1972 (above). ATS 2000 No 21. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 32 of May 2000 p 23.
	SOUTH AFRICA
11 May 2000, Canberra	Agreement for the Reciprocal Protection of Classified Information of Defence Interest		The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 18(1).
	SPAIN
6 March 2000, Madrid	Employment for Dependants of Diplomatic, Consular, Administrative and Technical Personnel of Diplomatic and Consular Missions		The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to paragraph 12. Commentary: NIA 6 June 2000; JSCT No 34 of August 2000 p 3.
	UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
3 August 1988, Canberra	Treaty concerning the Investigation of Drug Trafficking and Confiscation of the Proceeds of Drug Trafficking	12 September 1990	The Treaty entered into force 30 days after Notes were exchanged 12 July-13 August 1990 pursuant to Article 16.1. ATS 1990 No 33; Rules 1990 No 254, 1995 No 189 and 1997 No 2; UKTS 1990 No 88 (Cm 1342); Cm 503; UNTS 1598 p 77. Terminated 10 May 2000 by Agreement of 6 February 1997 (below).
1 October 1990, London	Agreement on Social Security	29 June 1992	The Agreement entered into force on the date specified in an exchange of Notes of 22-23 April 1992 pursuant to Article 25(1). Terminated Agreement of 29 January 1958, as amended, except as provided in Article 24. ATS 1992 No 17; Act 1991 No 116; UKTS 1992 No 55 (Cm 2025); Cm 1589. Commentary: NIA (termination) 11 August 1999; JSCT No 27 of December 1999 p 5. See also Amendment of 22 April 1992 (below). Terminated by Australia by Note deposited at London 1 March 2000 with effect from 1 March 2001, except as provided in Article 26.2 (UKTS 2000 No 89 (Cm 4796) p 74).
22 April 1992, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to amend the Agreement on Social Security of 1 October 1990	29 June 1992	The Agreement, which deleted Articles 6 and 15(2) from, and inserted Article 15A into, Head Agreement, entered into force on the date specified in the Notes. ATS 1992 No 17; Act 1992 No 229; UKTS 1992 No 55 (Cm 2025); Cm 1955. Terminated by Australia by Note deposited at London 1 March 2000 with effect from 1 March 2001 (UKTS 2000 No 89 (Cm 4796) p 74).
6 February 1997, Canberra	Agreement concerning the Investigation, Restraint and Confiscation of the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime	10 May 2000	The Agreement entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 2 November 1999-10 April 2000 pursuant to Article 16.1. Terminated Treaty of 3 August 1988 (above). ATS 2000 No 15; Rules 1999 No 310; UKTS 2000 No 77 (Cm 4760); Cm 3742. Commentary: NIA 13 May 1997; JSCT No 8 of June 1997 p 15.
29 May 1998, London	Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement to amend [Articles 1-3 of] the Agreement on Health Services of 21 March 1986	8 March 2000	The Agreement entered into force on the date of a further Australian notification of 8 March 2000 in accordance with the provisions of the amending Agreement. ATS 2000 No 28; UKTS 2000 No 122 (Cm 4880). Commentary: NIA 11 November 1998; JSCT No 20 of March 1999 p 29.
	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4 June 1998, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to further extend in force the Agreement relating to the Establishment of a Joint Defence Facility at Pine Gap of 9 December 1966, as amended	18 August 2000	The Agreement entered into force on the date of the further Australian Note of 18 August 2000, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes. Extended period in force of Head Agreement until 16 November 2005 and thereafter subject to three year’s notice of termination. ATS 2000 No 27. Commentary: NIA 30 June 1998; JSCT No 26 of October 1999 p 1.
28 October 1999, Washington	Agreement for Cooperation concerning Technology for the Separation of Isotopes of Uranium by Laser Excitation [SILEX Agreement], Agreed Minute and Exchange of Notes	24 May 2000	SILEX: Separation of Isotopes of uranium by Laser Excitation. The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 24 May 2000 pursuant to Article 16.1. ATS 2000 No 19. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 32 of May 2000 p 19. Due to expire 24 May 2030.
4 August 2000, Canberra	Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to further amend and extend the Agreement concerning Space Vehicle Tracking and Communication Facilities of 29 May 1980, as amended	26 October 2000 (with effect from 26 February 2000)	The Agreement, which revised the list of facilities under Head Agreement to: Canberra (Tidbinbilla) Deep Space Communication Complex and the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Ranging System (Alice Springs), entered into force on the date of a further Australian Note, with retrospective effect from 26 February 2000, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes. Extended Head Agreement to 26 February 2010. ATS 2000 No 32. Commentary: NIA 15 August 2000; JSCT No 36 of October 2000 p 17.

Multilateral Treaty List 2000

Date and place	Description	In force generally	Notes and references to printed text
7 October 1952, Rome	Convention relating to Damage caused by Foreign Aircraft to Third Parties on the Surface [under the auspices of ICAO]	4 February 1958	Signed for Australia 19 October 1953. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 10 November 1958. Entry into force for Australia 8 February 1959 (UNTS 1458 p 235). Also applied to those territories for whose international relations Australia is responsible. ATS 1959 No 1; Act 1958 No 81; Cmd. 8886; UNTS 310 p 181; CTS 1958 No 2. Commentary (denunciation): NIA 8 December 1999; JSCT No 30 of April 2000 p 43. Instrument of denunciation deposited for Australia 8 May 2000 with effect from 8 November 2000, except as provided in Article 35.2.
20 March 1958, Geneva	Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, as amended to 16 October 1995 [under the auspices of Economic Commission for Europe]	20 June 1959	Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 25 February 2000, with declaration pursuant to Articles 1.5 and 11.3 that Australia would not, until further notice, be bound by any of the annexed Regulations, and territorial declaration pursuant to Article 9. Entry into force for Australia 25 April 2000. Also applicable to all territories for whose international relations Australia is responsible, except Norfolk Island. ATS 2000 No 11; SD 46 p 38 [SD4604]; UNTS 335 p 211, 516 p 378 (rectification). Article 1.1 was amended with effect from 10 November 1967 (UNTS 609 p 290). Title of Agreement was amended from “Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts” on 18 August 1994 with effect from 16 October 1995. Note: 109 Regulations are currently annexed to Agreement. Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No 25 of September 1999 p 53.
2 October 1973, The Hague	Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions relating to Maintenance Obligations	1 August 1976	Known as Hague XXIII in the Hague Conference system. Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 19 October 2000, with reservation to Article 26.1 and territorial declaration pursuant to Article 32. The Convention will enter into force for Australia on first day of third month following period for objections (which expires 15 November 2001) pursuant to Article 31. On entry into force will apply to all the territories for the international relations of which Australia is responsible. UKTS 1980 No 49 (Cmnd. 7939); Cmnd. 5225; UNTS 1021 p 209; ILM 11 p 1286. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 32 of May 2000 p 5.
18 December 1979, New York	Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women [CEDAW - under the auspices of the UN]	3 September 1981	Signed at Copenhagen for Australia 17 July 1980. Instrument of ratification, with reservations regarding maternity leave and combat duty, and federal statement, deposited for Australia 28 July 1983. Entry into force for Australia 27 August 1983 (UNTS 1325 p 378). On 30 August 2000, with effect from that date, Australia withdrew that part of the reservations which reads: "The Government of Australia advises that it does not accept the application of the Convention in so far as it would require alteration of Defence Force policy which excludes women from combat and combat-related duties. The Government of Australia is reviewing this policy so as to more closely define “combat” and “combat-related duties”.” and deposited the following reservation: “The Government of Australia advises that it does not accept the application of the Convention in so far as it would require alteration of Defence Force policy which excludes women from combat duties.” ATS 1983 No 9; Act 1984 No 4; SD 27 Vol. II p 112 [SD2710]; AFAR 1983 p 571; UKTS 1989 No 2 (Cm 643); Cmnd. 8444; ILM 19 p 33; NZTS 1985 No 1; CTS 1982 No 31; UNTS 1249 p 13. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000 (re reservation); JSCT No 31 of April 2000 p 11.
25 October 1980, The Hague	Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction	1 December 1983	Pursuant to Article 37, Australia, as a Member of the Hague Conference (Statute of 31 October 1951), became a Contracting State by signature of 29 October 1986 and the deposit of an instrument of ratification on the same date. Entry into force for Australia 1 January 1987. By declaration, not applicable to territories for whose international relations Australia is responsible (UNTS 1442 p 360). ATS 1987 No 2; Rules 1986 No 85; SD 28 p 152 [SD2809]; UKTS 1986 No 66 (Cm 33); Cmnd. 8281; ILM 19 p 1501; CTS 1983 No 35; UNTS 1343 p 89 and 1463 p 349 (change of Australian authority); TIAS 11670; NZTS 1991 No 12.
		The accession, under Article 38, of a State not at the time a Member of the Conference has effect for a Contracting State only following the deposit of a declaration of acceptance. In addition to those already deposited for Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Burkina Faso, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Georgia, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, St Kitts and Nevis, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkmenistan and Zimbabwe, an instrument of acceptance was deposited for Australia, in respect of the accession of Costa Rica and Fiji, on 24 February 2000 with effect from 1 May 2000.
5 February 1988, Rome	Agreement for the Establishment of the International Development Law Institute [IDLI]	28 April 1989	The Institute headquarters are located in Rome. Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 10 July 2000. Entry into force for Australia 10 July 2000. ATS 2000 p 23; ILM 28 p 872. Commentary: NIA 8 December 1999; JSCT No 30 of April 2000 p 33.
29 November 1991, Colombo	Amendments to Articles 3.5 and 9.8 of the Constitution of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity of 27 March 1976	15 February 2000	Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 11 March 1996. ATS 2000 No 10.
17 June 1994, Paris	United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa	26 December 1996	The Convention, which was opened for signature 14 October 1994, by which date it is sometimes cited, was signed for Australia 14 October 1994. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 15 May 2000. Entry into force for Australia 13 August 2000. ATS 2000 No 18; SD 42 p 67 [SD4207]; ILM 33 p 1328; UKTS 1997 No 21 (Cm 3584); Cm 2790; UNTS 1954 p 3. Commentary: NIA 9 December 1999; JSCT No 8 of June 1997 p 25 (interim) and No 30 of April 2000 p 5.
9 December 1994, New York	Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel	15 January 1999	Signed for Australia 22 December 1995. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 4 December 2000. Entry into force for Australia 3 January 2001. ATS 2001 No 3; SD 42 p 227 [SD4213]; ILM 34 p 482; UKTS 2000 No 92 (Cm 4803); Cm 3363. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 31 of April 2000 p 5.
7 November 1996, London	1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter of 29 December 1972		Signed for Australia 25 March 1998. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 4 December 2000. On entry into force will supersede Head Convention, as between the parties. SD 44 p 344 [SD4422]; ILM 36 p 7. Commentary: NIA 25 November 1997; JSCT No 13 of March 1998 p 5. The Protocol is not yet in force.
11 April 1997, Lisbon	Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region [under the auspices of Council of Europe and UNESCO]	1 February 1999	Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 20 September 2000. SD 45 p 26 [SD4504] and 46 p 52 [SD4606]; ETS 165.
17 November 1997, Rome	New [Second] Revised Text of the International Plant Protection Convention of 6 December 1951, as revised 28 November 1979		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 13 June 2000. SD 45 p 241 [SD4522]. Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No 27 of December 1999 p 31. The Revised Text is not yet in force.
21 November 1997, Geneva	Partial Revision of the Radio Regulations of 5 December 1979, and Final Protocol [under the auspices of ITU]	Most provisions: 1 January 1999 (provisionally); Remainder: as specified in Article S59 and WRC-97 Resolutions 49, 51, 52, 54, 130, 533, 534 and 538	The Partial Revision was incorporated in the Final Acts of the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC–97). Signed for Australia 21 November 1997, with declaration (No. 88) regarding sovereign claims to the geostationary-satellite orbit. Declaration of consent to be bound deposited for Australia 13 January 2000. Entry into force for Australia 13 January 2000, and on dates specified pursuant to Article S59. Text available from ITU. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 63.
24 April 1998, London	Amendments to the Convention on the International Mobile Satellite Organization of 3 September 1976		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 19 April 2000. SD 46 p 114 [SD4611]; Cm 3995. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 79. On entry into force will have effect from 15 April 1999 and terminate Operating Agreement of 3 September 1976 from same date. The Amendments are not yet in force.
24 April 1998, London	Amendment to [Article XVII(2) of] the Operating Agreement on the International Mobile Satellite Organization of 3 September 1976		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 19 April 2000. SD 47 p 19 [SD4702]; Cm 3995. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 79. On entry into force will provide for termination of Head Agreement with effect from 15 April 1999. The Amendment is not yet in force.
6 November 1998, Minneapolis	Instruments amending Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union of 22 December 1992, as amended	1 January 2000	Signed for Australia 6 November 1998, with declaration (No. 94) concerning the making of statements or reservations on ratification. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 13 January 2000. Entry into force for Australia 13 January 2000. ATS 2000 No 8. Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No 28 of December 1999 p 63.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Protocol of Amendment to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973 [including General Annex]		Signed for Australia 18 April 2000. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. The instrument was accompanied by a Note explanatory of differences between the provisions of national legislation and those Recommended Practices subject to reservation by Australia when accepting Specific Annex Chapters A1, B2, B3, D1, E1, E2, E3, F1, F3, G1 and J1. SD 47 p 116 [SD4716]. Commentary: NIA 7 March 2000; JSCT No 31 of April 2000 p 15. Note: Specific Annex Chapters, contained in Appendix III, are subject to separate acceptance (below). As at 31 December 2000, Australia had not accepted Specific Annex Chapters D2, F2, F4, H1, K1, K2 or K3. The Protocol is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex A (Arrival of Goods in a Customs Territory) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Formalities prior to the Lodgement of the Goods Declaration		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to a reservation to Recommended Practice 12. SD 47 p 156 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex A (Arrival of Goods in a Customs Territory) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 2 – Temporary Storage of Goods		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 160 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex B (Importation) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Clearance for Home Use		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 163 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex B (Importation) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 2 – Re-importation in the Same State		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to a reservation to Recommended Practice 15. SD 47 p 164 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex B (Importation) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 3 – Relief from Import Duties and Taxes		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to a reservation to Recommended Practice 7. SD 47 p 167 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex C (Exportation) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Outright Exportation		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 170 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex D (Customs Warehouses and Free Zones) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Customs Warehouses		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 7, 8 and 9. SD 47 p 171 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex E (Transit) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Customs Transit		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 7 and 18. SD 47 p 179 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex E (Transit) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 2 – Transhipment		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to a reservation to Recommended Practice 6. SD 47 p 187 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex E (Transit) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 3 – Carriage of Goods Coastwise		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 4, 6 and 9. SD 47 p 189 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex F (Processing) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Inward Processing		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 17 and 25. SD 47 p 193 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex F (Processing) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 3 – Drawback		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 3, 6, 8 and 9. SD 47 p 201 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex G (Temporary Admission) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Temporary Admission		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 9 and 23. SD 47 p 205 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex J (Special Procedures) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 1 – Travellers		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000, subject to reservations to Recommended Practices 6, 9, 14 and 16. SD 47 p 216 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex J (Special Procedures) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 2 – Postal Traffic		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 224 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex J (Special Procedures) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 3 – Means of Transport for Commercial Use		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 227 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex J (Special Procedures) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 4 – Stores		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 231 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
26 June 1999, Brussels	Specific Annex J (Special Procedures) to the Protocol of Amendment of 26 June 1999 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 18 May 1973: Chapter 5 – Relief Consignments		Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 October 2000. SD 47 p 236 [SD4716]. The Specific Annex Chapter is not yet in force.
2 June 2000, Istanbul	Partial Revision of the Radio Regulations of 5 December 1979 [under the auspices of ITU]	1 January 2002 (except as otherwise provided)	The Partial Revision was incorporated in the Final Acts of the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC–2000). Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 2 June 2000.
5 September 2000, Honolulu	Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean		Signed at Tarawa for Australia, subject to ratification, 30 October 2000. The Convention is not yet in force.
18 September 2000, Tehran	Asian-Pacific Postal Union [APPU]: Second Additional Protocol to the Constitution of 4 December 1985; Additional Protocol to the General Regulations of 4 December 1985	1 July 2002	The instruments were incorporated in the Final Acts of the VIII Congress of APPU. Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 18 September 2000.
30 October 2000, Tarawa (Kiribati)	Agreement establishing the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat		Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 30 October 2000. On entry into force will terminate and replace Agreement of 29 July 1991. The Agreement is not yet in force.
15 November 2000, New York	United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime		Signed at Palermo for Australia, subject to ratification, 13 December 2000. The Convention is not yet in force.