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Report on the Seacare review released
On 20 May 2013, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten released the report of the Review of the Seacare scheme (the report).
On 30 March 2013, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) released the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) Review report.
Submissions into the Seacare review now available
Submissions into the Seacare scheme review are now available from the scheme review webpage.
Seacare review discussion paper released
Submissions are now being accepted into the Seacare scheme review.
2012 Seacare Award winners announced
Outstanding work health and safety initiatives were recognised at the 2012 Seacare Awards in Sydney.
On Tuesday 16 October, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, announced a review of the Seacare scheme.
2012 Seacare Award finalists announced
The Seacare Authority have announced the finalists for the 2012 Seacare Awards. Winners will be announced at the awards presentation on Wednesday 24 October 2012 at the Crystal Palace, Luna Park Sydney.
2012 Seacare Conference and Awards—Program and registration now available
The Seacare Conference and Awards program and registration brochure is now available.
The 2012 Seacare Conference and Awards are showcase events for the Seacare Authority and maritime industry. This year’s conference and awards are on 24–25 October at the Crystal Palace, Luna Park, Milsons Point in Sydney.
2012 Seacare Awards - nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Seacare Awards. The Awards recognise and acknowledge the positive and successful initiatives by employers, operators, seafarers and others who are leading the way in best practice OHS, rehabilitation and return to work systems and programs.
Seacare Jurisdictional Coverage—Discussion Paper
The Seacare Authority is seeking your views on the preferred coverage of the Seacare scheme.
Seacare Authority Chairperson Appointed
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has appointed Mr David Sterrett as Chairperson of the Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare Authority).
2010 Seacare Awards - Nominations now open
The Seacare Authority is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2010 Seacare Awards are now open.
The Seacare Authority has now finalised ‘Seacare 2015’, a five year plan to provide direction to the Authority and the Seacare scheme.
Information for legal practitioners
This guide provides an outline of the workers' compensation process under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 for legal practitioners acting for claimants. To view the full version, see the Compensation Publications page.
Seacare's Annual Report 2010-2011
Seacare's Annual Report for 2010-2011 is now available. The Seacare Annual Report includes a Chairperson's Report, scheme performance data, report on the performance of statutory functions and operations, report on the Seafarers Safety Net Fund and the Financial Statements for the year.
Major Reforms to Shipping Announced
On Friday 9 September 2011 the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, announced a package of reforms for the Australian shipping industry.
Provides best practice guidance on confined spaces training required under Regulation 4.28 of the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulations 2003.
As part of the development of the plan the Authority is seeking the views of stakeholders on how to best deliver on the objectives of the scheme.
The Authority has released an issues paper on the current influences on the scheme and is seeking feedback from stakeholders on a number of questions.
Seacare's Annual Report 2009-2010
Seacare's Annual Report for 2009-2010 is now avaliable. The Seacare Annual Report includes a Chairperson's Report, scheme performance data, report on the performance of statutory functions and operations, report on the Seafarers Safety Net Fund and the Financial Statements for the year.
Winners announced in 2010 Seacare Awards
The Seacare Authority announced the winners of its 2010 Seacare Awards at a gala dinner event on Thursday 28 October 2010. Close to 150 guests attended this year's Awards night at MAIA at Central Pier in Melbourne's Dockland precinct.
2010 Seacare Awards - finalists announced
The Seacare Authority is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2010 Seacare Awards. The Seacare Awards reward and recognise positive and successful initiatives by maritime employers, operators and seafarers who are leading the way in best practice OHS and rehabilitation for injured seafarers.
2010 Seacare Awards and Conference
The 2010 Seacare Awards and Conference will be held 27-28 October at Atlantic at Central Pier, Docklands in Melbourne.