Consultations

We regularly seek input from interested stakeholders during operational and regulatory processes. Our open and past consultations are listed below.

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Open consultations

View the list of our current consultations, and find out how to make a submission and have your say. You can also take our survey to provide general feedback about AMSA.

Have your say—make a submission

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from...

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Have your say—on our performance as a regulator

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations,...

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As the national regulator, transparency and stakeholder engagement is important to us. Find out about our past consultations, the feedback we received from the public, and input from relevant stakeholders.

Closed consultations—reports

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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Have your say - Marine order 64 (Vessel traffic services) 2022

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine order 64 (Vessel traffic services)

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Have your say — proposed changes to Marine Order 504

We welcome your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 — operational safety requirements

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Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

We welcome your views on the marking of fishing gear and reporting lost or discharged fishing gear...

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Have your say—Goose Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We are seeking feedback on the Goose Island Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022.

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Have your say—Gabo Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We are inviting your feedback on Gabo Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

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Have your say—Swan Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Tell us what you think about our draft heritage management plan for Swan Island Lighthouse

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Have your say—Table Cape lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We welcome your feedback on Table Cape lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

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Have your say—Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety

We are currently amending NSCV C1 to address issues related to wheelhouse visibility, escape,...

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Have your say—Consultation on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

We welcome your feedback on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery.

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Have your say—Cape Baily Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Tell us what you think about our 2022 draft heritage management plan for Cape Baily Lighthouse.

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Have your say—Nobbys Head Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We are seeking feedback on Nobbys Head Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

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Have your say—North Reef Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We welcome your feedback on North Reef Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

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Have your say—Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We are inviting your feedback on Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022.

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Have your say - Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution)

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution)

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Have your say - Final consultation on near coastal qualifications

We invite your feedback on the draft marine order 505 and supporting documentation.

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Have your say - Proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels)

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels).

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Have your say—2022-23 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

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Have your say—Cape Northumberland draft heritage management plan 2022

We are seeking feedback on the Cape Northumberland draft heritage management plan 2022.

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Have your say—Tasman Island Lighthouse draft Heritage Management Plan 2022

Tell us what you think about our draft heritage management plan for Tasman Island Lighthouse.

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Have your say—Goods Island draft heritage management plan 2022

We are inviting your feedback on Goods Island draft heritage management plan 2022.

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Have your say—lifejacket wear requirements on domestic commercial vessels

We are taking action to improve safety by proposing to make it mandatory to wear a lifejacket on...

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Have your say—Cape Sorell Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

We welcome your feedback on Cape Sorell Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022.

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Have your say—amendments to Marine Order 98 – Marine Pollution – Anti-fouling systems

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine Order 98.

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Have your say—Eddystone Point and Cape Leeuwin lighthouse heritage management plans

Tell us what you think about our draft heritage management plans for the Eddystone Point and Cape...

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Feedback on the 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement stakeholder engagement

We invite your feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS...

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Have your say—Smoky Cape Lighthouse heritage management plan

We are seeking feedback on the draft Smoky Cape Lighthouse heritage management plan.

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Have your say—Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse heritage management plan

We are seeking feedback on the draft Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse heritage management plan.

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Have your say—Montague Island Lighthouse heritage management plan

We sought your feedback on the draft Montague Island Lighthouse heritage management plan.

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Have your say on simplifying safety equipment lists

We are proposing practical changes to the safety equipment you need to carry on certain fishing...

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Consultation—Marine order 63—Vessel reporting systems

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

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Consultation—Marine Order 47 (Offshore industry units) Amendment Order 2020

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

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Consultation—Marine order 21—Safety and emergency arrangements

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

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Consultation—Draft amendment to Marine Order 11—living and working conditions on vessels

We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and...

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Watertight and weathertight integrity

NSCV Part C: design and construction, section C2: watertight and weathertight integrity on domestic...

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Consultative 2021-22 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

You were invited to review and provide feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2021-22 Budget Cost Recovery...

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Have your say—Marine order 97 (Marine pollution prevention—air pollution) 2022

We want to know what you think about proposed changes to air pollution regulations.

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Have your say—Cape St Albans lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

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Have your say—Cape du Couedic Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

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Consultation—draft Marine Order 58 (Safe management of vessels) reissued Order 2020

Consultation on Marine Order 58 closed on 8 March 2020. We are reviewing your feedback and...

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Have your say on changes to Marine order 504 to keep passengers safe

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements –...

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Consultation on the draft 2019-20 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Submissions closed on Sunday 10 November 2019.

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Consultation—Marine order 27—Safety of navigation and radio equipment

We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.

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Have your say—Cape Byron lighthouse heritage management plan

We are seeking feedback on the draft Cape Byron Lighthouse heritage management plan.

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Tell us how we could improve safety on passenger vessels

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

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Consultation—Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution) Amendment Order 2019

We want to know what you think about the prevention of air pollution from vessels.

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Consultation—draft Marine Order 31 (SOLAS and vessel safety certification) 2019

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

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Proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

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Consultation—Maritime high frequency (HF) radiotelephone in Australia

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of...

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Changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units)

Consultation on Marine Order 47 closed on 1 July 2019.

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Outcomes of consultation on short term marina accommodation

Consultation on recreational vessels being used as short term marina accommodation.

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Consultation—Draft Marine Order 44—(Safe containers) 2019

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

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Consultation: alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB, for vessels less than 7.5 metres

Consultation on alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB for vessels less than 7.5 metres closed...

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Consultation—electrical safety on vessels

Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

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Consultation for draft AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments

Consultation for the draft AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments closed on 9 December 2018.

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Survey regime consultation

Changes to survey regime for domestic commercial vessels from 1 July 2018.

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Consultation feedback on the national system transition

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety...

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Consultations

Open consultations

Have your say—make a submission

Have your say—on our performance as a regulator

Closed consultations

Closed consultations—reports

Have your say - Marine order 64 (Vessel traffic services) 2022

Have your say — proposed changes to Marine Order 504

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Have your say—Goose Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Gabo Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Swan Island lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Table Cape lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety

Have your say—Consultation on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Have your say—Cape Baily Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Nobbys Head Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—North Reef Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say - Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution)

Have your say - Final consultation on near coastal qualifications

Have your say - Proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels)

Have your say—2022-23 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Have your say—Cape Northumberland draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Tasman Island Lighthouse draft Heritage Management Plan 2022

Have your say—Goods Island draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—lifejacket wear requirements on domestic commercial vessels

Have your say—Cape Sorell Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—amendments to Marine Order 98 – Marine Pollution – Anti-fouling systems

Have your say—Eddystone Point and Cape Leeuwin lighthouse heritage management plans

Feedback on the 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement stakeholder engagement

Have your say—Smoky Cape Lighthouse heritage management plan

Have your say—Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse heritage management plan

Have your say—Montague Island Lighthouse heritage management plan

Have your say on simplifying safety equipment lists

Consultation—Marine order 63—Vessel reporting systems

Consultation—Marine Order 47 (Offshore industry units) Amendment Order 2020

Consultation—Marine order 21—Safety and emergency arrangements

Consultation—Draft amendment to Marine Order 11—living and working conditions on vessels

Watertight and weathertight integrity

Consultative 2021-22 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Have your say—Marine order 97 (Marine pollution prevention—air pollution) 2022

Have your say—Cape St Albans lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Have your say—Cape du Couedic Lighthouse draft heritage management plan 2022

Consultation—draft Marine Order 58 (Safe management of vessels) reissued Order 2020

Have your say on changes to Marine order 504 to keep passengers safe

Consultation on the draft 2019-20 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Consultation—Marine order 27—Safety of navigation and radio equipment

Have your say—Cape Byron lighthouse heritage management plan

Tell us how we could improve safety on passenger vessels

Consultation—Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution) Amendment Order 2019

Consultation—draft Marine Order 31 (SOLAS and vessel safety certification) 2019

Proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates

Consultation—Maritime high frequency (HF) radiotelephone in Australia

Changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units)

Outcomes of consultation on short term marina accommodation

Consultation—Draft Marine Order 44—(Safe containers) 2019

Consultation: alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB, for vessels less than 7.5 metres

Consultation—electrical safety on vessels

Consultation for draft AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments

Survey regime consultation

Consultation feedback on the national system transition