Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018

Without limiting its effect apart from this section, this Act also has effect as provided by this section.

This Act also has the effect it would have if its operation were expressly confined to:

giving effect to the UN Space Treaties; and

giving effect to specified space cooperation agreements; and

giving effect to the Chicago Convention; and

matters external to Australia; and

matters of international concern.

This Act also has the effect it would have if:

the operation of Part 3 were expressly confined to acts or omissions of corporations to which paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution applies; and

the operation of Part 4 were expressly confined to cases in which the responsible party, for the launch or return of a space object, is such a corporation; and

the operation of Part 4A were expressly confined to cases in which the launch party, for the launch of a high power rocket, is such a corporation.

This Act also has the effect it would have if its operation were expressly confined to acts or omissions taking place in the course of, or in relation to, trade or commerce:

between Australia and places outside Australia; or

among the States; or

within a Territory, between a State and a Territory or between 2 Territories.

This Act also has the effect it would have if its operation were expressly confined to acts or omissions taking place in a Territory.

This Act also has the effect it would have if its operation were expressly confined to acts or omissions taking place in a place acquired by the Commonwealth for public purposes.

This Act also has the effect that it would have if its operation were expressly confined to matters incidental to the execution of any of the legislative powers of the Parliament or the executive power of the Commonwealth.