The links below provide information on the operation, background, purpose and funding of programs which are aimed at providing financial assistance for costs associated with moving eligible non-bulk goods and passenger vehicles by sea. The amount of assistance for eligible non-bulk goods is based on the difference between the freight costs of moving the goods by sea and the notional freight costs of moving them by road over an equivalent distance.

The department is committed to the delivery of a robust regulatory regime that prioritises safe shipping and the protection of the marine environment from the adverse effects of shipping.

Fair Work Act 2009

The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a range of resources to help employers and employees understand their rights and obligations under Australian workplace laws. The Fair Work Ombudsman can also investigate allegations of non-compliance with these laws.

Employees working in Australia are protected by the Fair Work Act 2009. The Fair Work Act 2009 applies to any fixed platform and some ships operating in Australian territorial waters, the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone or waters about the Continental Shelf.