Summary
Confirms the validity of the appointment of a proclaimed port in the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands contained in the
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette
No. GN 3, 23 January 2002, by: clarifying the geographical coordinates of the area of waters within the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands specified in the appointment; ensuring that there was a properly proclaimed port at Ashmore and Cartier Islands at all relevant times; and ensuring that things done under the
Migration Act 1958
which relied directly or indirectly on the terms of the appointment are valid and effective.