Our economic exclusive zone extends to 200 nautical miles, so if they're outside of it, they're legitimately allowed there. They're also, under UNCLOS, allowed to go into EEZs of other countries as a normal course of passage.
September 18th, 2025 / 10:05 a.m.
Executive Director, Defence and Security Relations, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Our economic exclusive zone extends to 200 nautical miles, so if they're outside of it, they're legitimately allowed there. They're also, under UNCLOS, allowed to go into EEZs of other countries as a normal course of passage.
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