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On 11 April 2019 the Australian Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 18 May 2019.
Information on websites maintained by Comcare will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
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 Canberra on 14 March 2019. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out below.
The Seacare Authority has published the exemptions granted, at the request of an employer, under section 20A of the Seafarers Act between 1 July 2018 and 31 December 2018.
The Seacare Authority has, following a period of consultation, granted two exemptions for a further 12 months under section 20A of the Seafarers Act.
On 22 December 2014, the Federal Court of Australia unanimously decided in the case of Samson Maritime Pty Ltd v Noel Aucote [2014] FCAFC 182 (Samson v Aucote), that sections 19(2)–(4) of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act) extend the operation of the Seafarers Act.
