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Section 11 exemption instruments

The Minister can issue a direction exempting specific vessels or people from the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012. There are no reporting requirements associated with section 11 exemptions unless specified in the Ministers direction.

Current in force section 11 exemption instruments

No longer in force section 11 exemption instruments

The below instruments are no longer in force. One of the expired instruments required reporting at the direction of the Minister.