Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916:schedule:1:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 5/5)
Character Range: 27613–30135

1. The ICRC will co‑operate with the authorities at all times with a view to preventing any form of abuse of the privileges, immunities and facilities provided for in this Arrangement.

2. The ICRC may waive the immunity granted to one of its Delegates in any case where, in its opinion, the immunity would impede the course of justice and can be waived without prejudice to the interests of the ICRC.

14. Interpretation

This Arrangement will be interpreted in the light of its primary objectives, which are to enable the ICRC to assume its responsibilities, to discharge its duties and to carry out its programmes fully and efficiently.

15. Settlement of Disputes by Negotiation

1. Any dispute between the Parties arising out of the interpretation or application of this Arrangement will be settled by negotiation between the Parties.

2. The Parties will bear in mind the national interests of Australia and the interests of the ICRC related to its activities. They will do everything possible to see that disputes are settled in good faith and equitably, and with the discretion essential to continued good relations between the Parties.

16. Amendments

This Arrangement may be amended at any time by the mutual written consent of the Parties.

17. Commencement

This Arrangement will come into effect on the date on which the Government of Australia notifies the ICRC that legislation giving effect to the relevant provisions of this Arrangement has commenced.

18. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Arrangement by providing the other Party with a minimum of six months' written notice.

SIGNED AT CANBERRA ON THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2005 IN TWO ORIGINALS IN ENGLISH.

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF  FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIA    COMMITTEE OF THE RED                                                                        CROSS

Michael L'Estrange   Reto Meister
Secretary    Delegate General for Asia and
Department of Foreign Affairs   Pacific
& Trade

Annex A

In addition to the privileges and immunities granted to the ICRC in this Arrangement, the Parties note that the Government of New South Wales has given its approval for the ICRC to be exempt from the following:

Duty on insurance taken out by or on behalf of the ICRC, not being a policy of life insurance under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW);

Duty in respect of an application to register a motor vehicle in New South Wales, under the Duties Act 1997 (NSW);
Pay‑roll tax on the wages paid to employees engaged in the work of the ICRC.