Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) This Act does not authorise the exercise of powers in relation to a foreign vessel under a n evidence and warrants authorisation at a place in Australia unless:
(a) the vessel is at a place in the internal waters of Australia; or
(b) the vessel is passing through the territorial sea of Australia after leaving the internal waters of Australia; or
(c) the powers are exercised:
(i) at the request or with the agreement of the country of the vessel's nationality; or
(ii) in connection with the exercise of powers in accordance with this section , to ensure the safety of a maritime officer or any other person.
(2) Subsection ( 1) has effect subject to section 46 .