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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
An increase to the fee for reconsideration assistance provided by Comcare under Section 78 of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act) came into effect from 8 February 2020.
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.
The Seacare Authority met in Canberra on 28 November 2019. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out below.
The Seacare Authority met in Canberra on 12 September 2019. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out below.
