Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare Authority)

Promoting safe maritime workplaces and supporting fair compensation and rehabilitation for seafarers

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Latest news and events

Decision by the Seacare Authority to grant Section 20A exemption - invitation to make a submission

2 February 2026

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.

Key outcomes from the 27 November 2025 Seacare Authority meeting

12 January 2026

The Seacare Authority met in Melbourne on 27 November 2025 and welcomed Darren Kavenagh as the new Chairperson. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out in this news item.

Latest Seacare annual report released

17 November 2025

The Seafarers Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority's Annual Report 2024-25 (PDF, 9.2 MB) is now available.