United Kingdom would only have effect on a Dominion at the request of the government of that Dominion. Section 5 of the Statute removed British control over merchant shipping in Australian waters. Section 6 removed the British monarch's power to reserve certain legislation for his or her own consideration, rather than simply allowing the Governor-General to give the Royal Assent on the monarch's behalf. References Further reading Acts of the Parliament of Australia 1942 in Australian law 1942 in international relations Australia–United Kingdom relations