Australia Maritime Boundaries and Jurisdiction Data

May 2025 data from Geoscience Australia details the country's maritime jurisdiction and framework for managing marine resources. The dataset supports marine planning and international boundary certainty. It is published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Delineating maritime jurisdiction zones for marine resource management planning.
• Analyzing boundary data to support international maritime negotiations and treaties.
• Creating cartographic visualizations of Australia's maritime boundaries for public or governmental use.
• Integrating jurisdictional boundaries with other marine datasets for comprehensive spatial planning.

Strengths

• Data originates from Geoscience Australia, the mandated authority for Australia's maritime jurisdiction.
• Includes boundaries relevant for international, regional, and domestic planning contexts.
• Last updated record indicates recent maintenance in April 2026.

Limitations

• Specific data volume (rows, size) and column schema are unknown.
• Primary format is HTML, which may not be a standard, machine-readable geospatial data format.
• License terms for use and redistribution are not specified.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia, via the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Determined by national authority as part of digital transformation of maritime boundaries.

Time Range

Current as of May 2025 presentation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-04.

Geography

Australia's maritime jurisdiction and regional influence areas.