Information publication scheme
We are committed to publishing our information proactively. This includes meeting our obligation under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a range of information in our Information Publication Scheme.
Required information
As part of our Information Publication Scheme, we must publish a range of information on our website.
Who we are
The Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare Authority) is required under sections 8(2)(b) and 8(2)(d) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information about the organisation and structure of the agency, the location of offices, governance arrangements, senior management team and statutory appointments. This information is available on the pages set out below.
What we do
The Seacare Authority is required under sections 8(2)(c) and 8(2)(j) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a description of the functions and powers of the agency, and the rules, guidelines, practices and precedents relating to those functions and powers.
- Safety Net Fund
- Sale and healthy work
- Mental health resources
- Seacare scheme and legislation
- Coverage
- Employer reporting obligations
- Claims and rehabilitation guidance for employers
- Making a claim for workers' compensation
- Income support
- Supports for your recovery and benefits
- If you disagree with a claim determination
- Scheme performance.
Operational information
We aim to publish the Seacare Authority’s operational information on our website:
- Information Publication Scheme list
- About us
- Our priorities
- Our policies
- Annual reports
- Harradine reports
- Our finances
- Our lists
- Freedom of information disclosure log
- Contact us
- Forms
- Publications.
Reports and responses to parliament
The Seacare Authority is required under sections 8(2)(e) and 8(2)(h) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish annual reports laid before the Parliament, and other information routinely provided to the Parliament:
Freedom of Information Disclosure Log and routinely requested information
The Seacare Authority is required under sections 8(2)(g) and 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information to which the agency routinely gives access in response to freedom of information requests and the disclosure log of information that has been released under the Act.
Information that can be published resulting from freedom of information requests and any routinely released information from such requests is found in our Freedom of information disclosure log.
Consultation arrangements
The Seacare Authority is required under section 8(2)(f) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information about consultation arrangements that enable members of the public to comment on specific policy proposals we are responsible for.
Information about how you can comment on public consultations we are running is listed in news.
Our priorities
Under section 8(4) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Seacare Authority publishes information about our priorities which are described in our corporate plan.
Our finances
Under section 8(4) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Seacare Authority publishes information about our finances, including what we spend and how we spend it, our financial statements and our financial management practices.
Requesting a document through the Publication Scheme
Contact us if you need a document in a different format or a document is not currently available for download:
- email secretariat@comcare.gov.au
- call us on 02 6275 0070
- write to the Information Accessibility Officer, Seacare Authority, GPO Box 9905 Canberra ACT 2601.
To submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, see Request access to information.