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The Royal Australian Navy and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: 20th anniversary of entry into force of UNCLOS – retrospective and prospective considerations Tuesday 18 November 2014 9 am – 4 pm (a light lunch will be provided) Opening address by Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer Commander Australian Fleet Reflections from the 1970s UNCLOS III meetings Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Ian Knox and Emeritus Professor Ivan Shearer Fleet Headquarters Conference Room, Wylde Street, Potts Point, Sydney On 16 November 1994, the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) entered into force. At the time, there were significant concerns regarding the ramifications of the LOSC for Australia, and in particular the potential impact on the Royal Australian Navy’s operations in Australia’s immediate maritime environs and distant waters. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the LOSC. In the period since, there have been profound impacts on the operations undertaken by the Royal Australian Navy in support of Australia’s national security interests, territorial sovereignty and in a supporting law enforcement role. The purposes of this seminar are to: > offer a retrospective consideration of Australia’s negotiating position during the third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (held between 1973 – 1982 when the LOSC was finally opened for signature on 10 December 1982 at Montego Bay, Jamaica) > reflect on the operational impact of the LOSC over the 20-year period that the Convention has been in force, and > consider emerging trends in state practice and good order at sea issues within Australia’s region to identify those factors that might impact on the future employment of the RAN. The remainder of the program for the seminar is currently being finalised but it will feature experienced military, policy and legal practitioners and scholars who will share their thoughts in a forum that will permit engagement with attendees. Please register your attendance as soon as possible as registrations will be limited. The views expressed in this seminar are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of The Australian National University or the Royal Australian Navy. The RAN Sea Power RSVP online by Wednesday 12 November Centre – Australia Click here to RSVP Centre for Military Enquiries T 02 6125 1096 & Security Law Registration open to the public ANU College of Law PUBLIC SEMINAR.

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