Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990.
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Abstract
The main objectives of this Act are the promotion of maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment.
The 63 sections of this Act are divided into 9 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (1); Establishment, functions and powers of Authority (2); Constitution of Authority (3); Operation of Authority (4); Finance (5); Chief Executive Officer, staff and consultants (6); Miscellaneous (7); Amendments of other Acts (8); Transitional Provisions (9). The Act is completed by a Schedule containing amendments of other Acts.
The Authority is a body corporate and shall, among other things: (a) be responsible for combating marine pollution; (b) provide services on a commercial basis to maritime industries and to the Commonwealth and States and Territories (sect. 6). The Minister may give the Authority directions in writing as to the performance of its functions (sect. 8). Powers of the Authority are outlined in section 10. Members of the Authority shall prepare a corporate plan under section 25.
The 63 sections of this Act are divided into 9 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (1); Establishment, functions and powers of Authority (2); Constitution of Authority (3); Operation of Authority (4); Finance (5); Chief Executive Officer, staff and consultants (6); Miscellaneous (7); Amendments of other Acts (8); Transitional Provisions (9). The Act is completed by a Schedule containing amendments of other Acts.
The Authority is a body corporate and shall, among other things: (a) be responsible for combating marine pollution; (b) provide services on a commercial basis to maritime industries and to the Commonwealth and States and Territories (sect. 6). The Minister may give the Authority directions in writing as to the performance of its functions (sect. 8). Powers of the Authority are outlined in section 10. Members of the Authority shall prepare a corporate plan under section 25.
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Long title of text
An Act to establish an Australian Maritime Safety Authority, and for related purposes.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 1991.
Notes
Last amendments up to Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act No. 62 of 30 June 2014. Reprinted as at 1 July 2014.This Act amends the Navigation Act 1912; the Shipping Registration Act 1981; the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 and the Protection of the Sea (Powers of Intervention) Act 1981.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No