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24/07/2026

Maritime and Shipping regulatory functions

Regulator function

The Department (Maritime and Shipping Branch) regulates coastal trading, international liner shipping services and shipping tax incentives

Legislation
  • Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012
  • Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2012
  • Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
  • Shipping Reform (Tax Incentives) Act 2012
Regulated community
  • Australian shipping operators
  • International liner shipping operators
Portfolio
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
17 December 2025
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
2 February
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