FORBES Andrew

Protecting the national interest: naval constabulary operations in Australia's exclusive zone/ Andrew Forbes - Canberra ACT, Australia: Royal Australian Navy, 2002 - 80 p. - (Sea Power Centre working paper No. 11) .

Study of possible approaches to protecting Australia's extensive EEZ. Traditionally the role has been fulfilled by the Royal Australian Navy, however there are political pressures for the creation of a separate Coast Guard service. This paper considers why protection is required, notes the size of the physical sea areas to be covered, the growing range of protection concerns, and how these can best be met.

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AUSTRALIA--MARINE RESOURCES
AUSTRALIA--EEZ
AUSTRALIA--MARITIME PROTECTION
AUSTRALIA--TERRITORIAL WATERS