The Federal election was called on 28 March 2025. As this website is hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the site will only be updated with material in line with the Caretaker Conventions. Please note that the content of this site relates to the Australian Government’s existing policy.

National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies

The National Plan is an integrated arrangement between the Federal, State and Northern Territory governments and industry that enables effective response to marine pollution incidents. The National Plan sets out the national arrangements, policies and principles for the management of maritime environmental emergencies.

The aim of the National Plan is to protect the community and the environment of Australia's marine and foreshore zones from the adverse effects of oil and other noxious or hazardous substances spilt into the marine environment.

Transitional General Licence Reports Summary 2013–2014

Category of Trade Cargo Description Aggregated Volume Volume/Amount Type
Dry Bulk Alumina 807,857 MT
Dry Bulk Cement 336,674 MT
Dry Bulk Clinker 47,514 MT
Dry Bulk Coal 171,247<

Assistance for eligible imported goods, where there is no Australian equivalent, and the imported good is shipped southbound via a port on the mainland

On 23 August 2019, the Australian Government announced a number of improvements to the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) to modernise its operation and enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.

This announcement included a proposal to expand TFES assistance to southbound imported goods that do not have an Australian equivalent, subject to a review to determine any unintended consequences of the proposal.

Australian Government response to the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics 2017 monitoring review of the expanded component of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

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Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme review

On 23 August 2019, the Australian Government announced a number of improvements to the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) to modernise its operation and enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.

Increased Assistance for high-density claims, Reduced Claim processing time and late payment interest

Commencing 1 October 2019, TFES assistance for high-density goods will increase from 60% of the standard rate of assistance to 100% and interest on late claim payments greater than 30 days will be paid.

High-density goods—for goods shipped on or after 1 October 2019

From 1 October 2019 high-density goods shipments will receive 100% of the standard rate of TFES assistance, rather than 60% as currently applied.

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Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme

On this page you will find information about the:

Purpose of the Scheme

The Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme (BSPVES) was introduced in September 1996 by the Australian Government.

Source List for National Infrastructure Construction Schedule (NICS)

Active Transport—Walking and Cycling

The Australian Government supports measures to increase all aspects of active transport in Australian communities. The design, project deployment and funding of cycling and pedestrian facilities is primarily a matter for state, territory and local governments.
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