The Harmonisation of New Zealand and Australian Maritime Laws

(1995) 6 Canterbury Law Review 69-86

18 Pages Posted: 23 May 2018

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Paul Myburgh

Auckland University of Technology Law School ; Centre for Maritime Law, NUS

Date Written: May 14, 1995

Abstract

This article examines the issue of harmonisation of New Zealand and Australian maritime laws, both in the context of the Closer Economic Relations (CER) initiative between the two countries, and from a more general perspective. In doing so, it is first necessary to examine what commentators mean by "harmonisation", and to explore some of the ambiguities and tensions apparent in the concept and its use. The current state of New Zealand and Australian maritime laws is then discussed, to identify those factors which have led to a relatively high level of harmonisation between the two jurisdictions' maritime laws, and to examine some areas of divergence. Finally, some modest predictions are offered as to potential future harmonisation of New Zealand and Australian maritime laws.

Keywords: Maritime law, New Zealand, Australia, CER, harmonisation

JEL Classification: K11, K22, K33

Suggested Citation

Myburgh, Paul, The Harmonisation of New Zealand and Australian Maritime Laws (May 14, 1995). (1995) 6 Canterbury Law Review 69-86, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3178477

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