(1) This Act extends to a matter relating to the exercise of Australia's sovereign rights in the exclusive economic zone or the continental shelf.
(2) Despite subsection 13AB(1) of the Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973 , this Act extends to acts, omissions, matters and things directly or indirectly connected with the exploration of, or exploitation of the natural resources of, the continental shelf in the Greater Sunrise special regime area.
(3) Subsection (2) does not limit subsection (1).
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), the safeguard provisions do not apply to a facility in the Greater Sunrise special regime area.