Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00868:schedule:6:p1
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Provision Reference: sch 6 (pt 1/13)
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Schedule 6—Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperation in the Field of the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes

Note: This is the copy of the Agreement referred to in the definition of intergovernmental agreement with Russia in section 8 of this Act.

THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, hereafter referred to as the Parties,

EXPRESSING a common desire for the development of long term cooperation in the exploration of outer space and the application of space equipment and technologies for the benefit of the peoples of both countries,

CONSIDERING that the expansion of such cooperation gives rise to new practical requirements for the organisational and legal regulation of relations between its participants,

RECOGNISING the significant potential mutual benefits from encouragement and development of cooperation in commercial space activities,

ACCORDING due significance to the elaboration of coordinated measures aimed at facilitating future forms of industrial, economic and commercial activities and business partnerships in the space field, including fair and mutually beneficial trade practices and procurement methods,

REAFFIRMING their commitment to enhancing the peaceful use of outer space through regional and global cooperation,

TAKING into consideration the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies, of 27 January 1967, as well as other multilateral treaties regulating the use of outer space in which both Australia and the Russian Federation participate.

HAVE AGREED on the following:
Article 1
Purpose

The purpose of this Agreement is to promote creation of an adequate organisational and legal basis for mutually beneficial cooperation in specific areas of joint activity relating to the exploration and use of outer space and the practical application of space equipment and technology for peaceful purposes, particularly by:
       a) creating a framework for commercial and other activities related to the launching of space apparatus;
       b) encouraging scientific research and cooperation, and joint activities in design, development, production, testing and operation of space equipment;
       c) promoting mutual exchanges of relevant technologies, expertise, equipment and material resources; and
       d) providing conditions for the conclusion of subsequent agreements and arrangements relating to activities pursuant to this Agreement.

Article 2
Applicable Law

Cooperation pursuant to this Agreement shall be carried out in accordance with the domestic law and regulations of the States of the Parties, in observance of generally recognised norms and principles of international law and without prejudice to the fulfilment by the Parties of obligations under other agreements in which they participate.

Article 3
Cooperating Agencies and Organisations

    1. The Competent Agencies responsible for the development and coordination of cooperation pursuant to this