Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_677
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 677
Character Range: 1551904–1554230

677       Strategic Fleet Pilot Program                                                                                                                        To provide funding to enable the Australian Government to secure maritime capability to call on in times of need, such as natural disasters, crisis or conflict, including by:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) contributing towards meeting costs relating to vessel operation, flagging and seafarer training; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) requisitioning vessels.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) in connection with trade and commerce with other countries, or among the States and Territories; or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) for the purposes of the defence of the Commonwealth and of the States; or
                                                                                                                                                               (c) with respect to places, persons, matters or things external to Australia or matters affecting Australia's relations with foreign countries; or
                                                                                                                                                               (d) that are peculiarly adapted to the government of a nation and cannot otherwise be carried on for the benefit of the nation; or
                                                                                                                                                               (e) undertaken in, or in relation to, a Territory.