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Australia Act 1986
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1.Termination of power of Parliament of United Kingdom to legislate for Australia.
3.Termination of restrictions on legislative powers of Parliaments of States.
4.Powers of State Parliaments in relation to merchant shipping.
5.Commonwealth Constitution, Constitution Act and Statute of Westminster not affected.
7.Powers and functions of Her Majesty and Governors in respect of States.
8.State laws not subject to disallowance or suspension of operation.
9.State laws not subject to withholding of assent or reservation.
10.Termination of responsibility of United Kingdom Government in relation to State matters.
15.Method of repeal or amendment of this Act or Statute of Westminster.
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