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National Compliance Plan 2021-22

National Compliance Plan 2021-22

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Book: National Compliance Plan 2021-22

Introduction
Our regulatory approach
Compliance overview
Focus areas for 2021-22
Past compliance summary

Introduction
Our regulatory approach
Compliance overview
Focus areas for 2021-22
Past compliance summary

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2 August 2021

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Australian Maritime Safety Authority

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Introduction

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Book: National Compliance Plan 2021-22

Introduction
Our regulatory approach
Compliance overview
Focus areas for 2021-22
Past compliance summary

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present as well as the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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