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High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
Act No. 42 of 2026 · Assented 8 April 2026
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In brief
Creates Australian law on conserving and sustainably using marine biodiversity in the high seas — ocean areas beyond the jurisdiction of any single country.
Who's affected
- Australian marine researchers and institutions
- Australian-flagged vessels on the high seas
- Businesses using marine genetic resources
- Commonwealth environmental regulators
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