Queensland Coast Islands Act 1879.
An Act to provide that certain islands in Torres Straits and lying between the continent of Australia and the island of New Guinea shall become part of the Colony of Queensland and subject to the laws in force therein.
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This Act provides for the administration of certain islands in Torres Straits and in the area between Australia and New Guinea under the law in force in Queensland.
Implemented by: Queensland Coast Islands Proclamation Dated 18 July 1879. (1996-04-11)
