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Ocean carrier agent

Under Section 10.68 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the ACT), an ocean carrier is required to be represented at all times by an agent appointed for the purposes to this Act and specified in the register of ocean carrier agents. Please note that penalties may apply for an ocean carrier who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection 10.68(1) of the Act.