Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PROTECTION OF THE SEA (SHIPPING LEVY) ACT 1981 No. 34, 1981 - SECT 8

8. This Act applies to a ship (including a ship that is laid up) the tonnage
of which exceeds 100 tons, but does not apply to a ship -

   (a)  that belongs to, or is for the time being demised or sub-demised to or
        in the exclusive possession of, an arm of the Defence Force of
        Australia or the armed forces of a country other than Australia;

   (b)  that belongs to, or is for the time being demised or sub-demised to or
        in the exclusive possession of, the Commonwealth or a State or
        Territory, or an authority of the Commonwealth or of a State or
        Territory, and is not engaged in trade; or

   (c)  the beneficial interest in which is vested in the Commonwealth or a
        State or Territory, or an authority of the Commonwealth or of a State
        or Territory, and that is not engaged in trade.