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Learn about the legislation and legislative instruments which govern the Seacare scheme...
The Seafarers Act commentary can assist you to understand the Seafarers Act.
Find out about the application of the Seafarers Act.
Read about the circumstances underwhich an exemption can be sought and view current exemptions.
Resources for HSRs including guidance on roles and responsibilities, training and the HSR registration portal.
Read more about Resources for health and safety representativesThe health and safety representatives (HSR) handbook provides guidance and information on the roles and responsibilities of a HSR.
Read more about Health and safety representatives handbookHealth and safety representatives are required to undertake accredited training courses.
Read more about Accredited coursesFind out about the guidelines for the accreditation of health and safety representative training courses
Learn about the legislation and legislative instruments which govern the Seacare scheme...
The Seafarers Act commentary can assist you to understand the Seafarers Act.
Read more about Seafarers Act commentaryFind out about the application of the Seafarers Act.
Read more about Seacare scheme coverageRead about the circumstances underwhich an exemption can be sought and view current exemptions.
Resources for HSRs including guidance on roles and responsibilities, training and the HSR registration portal.
Read more about Resources for health and safety representativesThe health and safety representatives (HSR) handbook provides guidance and information on the roles and responsibilities of a HSR.
Read more about Health and safety representatives handbookHealth and safety representatives are required to undertake accredited training courses.
Read more about Accredited coursesFind out about the guidelines for the accreditation of health and safety representative training courses
The Seacare Authority met in Melbourne on 14 June 2018. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out below.
The Seacare Authority has previously advised that the Minister agreed to increase the levy rate from $15 to $25 per berth.
On 2 May 2018, the Minister for Small and Family Business, Deregulation and the Workplace, the Hon Craig Laundy MP, agreed to the Seacare Authority’s recommendation to increase the levy from $15 to $25 per berth.
Mental health workshops
As part of its commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and resilience, the Seacare Authority will be holding mental health workshops in November 2018. The workshops will aim to provide information on, and facilitate discussion around, how to support and encourage mentally healthy workplaces in the maritime industry. The workshops will be held in Perth and Melbourne in November 2018 and all Seacare scheme participants are encouraged to attend.
