Australian State & Territory Boating Handbooks
Below are the relevant handbooks for most states & territories (including New Zealand)
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Although the Safety Standards for life jackets apply national wide, the situations in which they must be worn may vary in each state.
Make sure you check the regulations in your local area before hitting the water.
Below are the links to each States respective department website that looks after boating regulations.
NSW
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/
NZ
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/
QLD
http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/
TAS
http://www.mast.tas.gov.au/
VIC
http://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/
WA
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/