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Intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

This intergovernmental agreement forms part of the arrangements for the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies. It is about how Australia will deal with possible marine casualty incidents around the Australian coast and in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The agreement was signed by all Australian states.

Read the intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement PDF1.4 MB.

Last updated: 27 March 2023