Regulator function
- Advising the Minister and acting as the regulator for work health and safety, claims management and rehabilitation under the Seacare scheme
- Levy setting and collection for, and administration of, the Seafarers Safety Net Fund
- Accreditation of HSR training courses
Legislation
- Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act)
- Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992 (Levy Act)
- Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Act 1992 (Levy Collection Act)
- Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1992 (OHS(MI) Act)
Regulated community
- Defined seafarers and third parties under the Seacare scheme.
- Operators and employers operating under the Seacare scheme.
- HSR training providers.
Portfolio
Employment and Workplace Relations
Internal to department / external entity
External
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Regulator Statement of Intent date
March 2024