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C.P.(Gen)Doc. 1.B.17.

Part XII

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Insert the following new article in Part XII:

1.
“A Conference of the Allied and Associated Powers for the purpose of reviewing the Treaty or any part thereof may be held at a date and place to be fixed by a majority vote of two-thirds of the members of the Treaty Executive Council constituted by Article 75.
2.
“Any amendments of the Treaty recommended by a majority vote of two-thirds of the Conference shall take effect when ratified in accordance with their respective constitutional processes by two-thirds of the Allied and Associated Powers including the U.S.A., France, the U.K. and the U.S.S.R.
3.
“If such a Conference has not been held before the expiration of five years from the coming into force of the present Treaty, a Conference shall be held if so decided by a simple majority vote of the members of the Treaty Executive Council.”

Note.—The Australian Delegation reserves the right to alter, modify or extend the above amendments and additions proposed.