Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00644:schedule:1:p13
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Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 13/33)
Character Range: 244432–247399

this Treaty.
 2. The two designated representatives shall—

      (a) exchange information on relevant developments in and in the vicinity of the Protected Zone;

      (b) consult together and take such action as is appropriate to their respective functions to facilitate the practical operation at the local level of the provisions of this Treaty and to resolve any problems arising therefrom;

      (c) keep under review free movement by the traditional inhabitants of one Party into areas under the jurisdiction of the other Party and the local arrangements applying in respect of such free movement; and

      (d) draw to the attention of their Governments, and make recommendations as appropriate on, any matters affecting the implementation of the provisions of this Treaty or arising therefrom which are not capable of resolution at the local level or which may otherwise require consideration by both Parties.
 3. In the exercise of his functions, each representative shall—

      (a) consult closely with representatives of the traditional inhabitants of his country, particularly in relation to any problems which may arise in respect of free movement, traditional activities and the exercise of traditional customary rights as provided for in this Treaty, and convey their views to his Government; and

      (b) maintain close liaison with national, State, Provincial and local authorities of his country on all matters falling within their respective responsibilities.
 4. Unless a different location is required by the circumstances, the representative of Australia shall be based at Thursday Island and the representative of Papua New Guinea shall be based at Daru.

ARTICLE 19
Torres Strait Joint Advisory Council
 1. The Parties shall jointly establish and maintain an advisory and consultative body which shall be known as the Torres Strait Joint Advisory Council (called in this Article "the Advisory Council").
 2. The functions of the Advisory Council shall be—

      (a) to seek solutions to problems arising at the local level and not resolved pursuant to Article 18 of this Treaty;

      (b) to consider and to make recommendations to the Parties on any developments or proposals which might affect the protection of the traditional way of life and livelihood of the traditional inhabitants, their free movement, performance of traditional activities and exercise of traditional customary rights as provided for in this Treaty; and

      (c) to review from time to time as necessary, and to report and to make recommendations to the Parties on, any matters relevant to the effective implementation of this Treaty, including the provisions relating to the protection and preservation of the marine environment, and fauna and flora, in and in the vicinity of the Protected Zone.
 3. The Advisory Council shall not have or assume responsibilities for management or administration. These responsibilities shall, within the respective areas