means an area in relation to which a declar ation is in force under sub section 20 (1) .

means an agreement entered into between Australia and one or more foreign countries in relation to the protection of underwater cultural heritage .

: a reference in this Act to a thing being removed from waters includes a reference to the thing:

includes any waters within the ebb and flow of the tide.

means Secretary of the Department.

includes supply (including re ‐ supply) by way of sale, exchange, gift, lease, loan, hire or hire ‐ purchase.

includes th e Underwater Cultural Heritage R ules .

: see section 15 .

means the rules made under section 61 .

means any kind of vessel used in navigation by water, however propelled or moved, including the following: