Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs: The Naval Protection of Shipping in the 21st Century: An Australian Perspective
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Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs No. 34
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Abstract
This volume examines the legal issues associated with the naval protection of shipping from an Australian perspective. Australia relies heavily on seaborne trade for its economic prosperity, yet has a very small national shipping fleet, instead relying on foreign owned and flagged vessels. The legal issues surrounding how Australian trade might be protected in both peace and war are examined.