Statement of Expectations (SoE) for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026 (Cth)

Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1991

Statement of Expectations for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026

I, Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, make the following instrument.

Dated: 30 September 2024

Catherine King Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

1. Overview This instrument is the Statement of Expectations (SoE) for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026. This SoE applies from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026 and replaces the preceding SoE issued on 11 November 2021. This SoE serves as a notice to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) under section 9A of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 (the AMSA Act), advising AMSA of my views in relation to its appropriate strategic direction and the manner in which it should perform its functions.

2. Governance I expect the Board of AMSA (the Board) to continue to enable and enhance the effective operation of AMSA as Australia's maritime safety regulator, emergency response coordinator, and protector of the marine environment from pollution and environmental damage from ships. I expect the Board to be responsible for AMSA's obligations under the Act. I expect the Board to facilitate effective interaction between AMSA and all stakeholders. I expect the AMSA Board to be transparent in carrying out its functions, for example by publishing on the AMSA website a communique of matters discussed at each Board meeting. I expect the CEO of AMSA to be responsible for managing AMSA's operations, and the performance of its statutory functions, including developing and implementing effective and efficient regulatory, operational, financial, personnel and administrative activities. I expect AMSA to keep me and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the Department) fully informed of its activities, and to promptly advise of any events or issues that may materially impact on its operations or on my other portfolio responsibilities, including through keeping me appraised on adherence to its Corporate Plan and compliance with this SoE. I expect the Board to undertake a regular assessment of its own skills and capabilities and to advise me and the Department of any gaps or enhancements required, as well as on forthcoming Board vacancies. I expect the Board to manage both perceived and actual conflicts of interest, and to publish its procedures for the management of conflicts of interest on its website. I expect AMSA to perform its functions consistent with Australia's international obligations, including those connected with the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization.