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General Licence Reports Summary 2015–2016

Category of TradeCargo DescriptionAggregated VolumeVolume/Amount Type
Container N/A 82 MT
Container N/A 117,893 TEU
Dry Bulk Cement 1,277,496 MT
Dry Bulk Clinker 14,889 MT
Dry Bulk Coal 892,230 MT
Dry Bulk Dolomite 187,918<

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is an independent statutory authority established under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 to:

Maritime

Australia relies on sea transport for 99 per cent of our exports. A substantial proportion of our domestic freight also depends on coastal shipping.

The Australian Government, through the department, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by supporting and enhancing our maritime industry.

The department supports an efficient, safe and environmentally friendly maritime transport system, including an effective regulatory framework for shipping and environmental and safety regulations.

Details of AVV approval conditions

Note: The sections of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 (the Rules) referred to in this table are correct at the time of consultation. Amendments may be made before the starting date for AVVs. Any changes will be advised on the department's website.

Rules reference Condition detail Expectations

Section 100—condition about the conduct of road vehicle verifications

21 May 2021

Economic impact of ubiquitous high-speed broadband: agriculture sector

Analysis of the estimated economic impact on Australia’s agricultural sector of ubiquitous access to high-speed broadband services.

Farmer counts yields on a laptop whilst sitting in the tyre of a tractor in the middle of a paddock with another blue tractor in the background.

13 May 2021 - Jervis Bay community COVID-19 newsletter edition #23

12 May 2021

Australia's first millimetre wave auction concludes

The outcomes of the highly anticipated 26 GHz band spectrum auction have been announced.
City at night connected with networks.
11 May 2021

Budget 2021-22

Australia’s communications, media and arts sectors are set to get a boost as part of the 2021-22 Federal Budget.

Budget 2021-22

Publications

View our latest publications, including reports, policy and corporate documents and fact sheets.

Senate Order May 2021

Appointments

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications portfolio Government appointments for the period 2 March 2021 to 3 May 2021
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