Consultations

We often seek input from interested stakeholders during operational and regulatory processes.

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, and…
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Closed consultations (2023 to 2025)

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 (2016 to 2022)

Find out about our consultations held from 2016 to 2022, the feedback we received from the public, and input from relevant stakeholders.

  • Have your say on proposed changes – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety 2021/2022

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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 - 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—Consultation on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery 2022

    We welcome your feedback on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery.
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  • Have your say - Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution) 2022

    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 2022

    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) 2022

    We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels).
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  • Have your say—lifejacket wear requirements on domestic commercial vessels 2021/2022

    We are taking action to improve safety by proposing to make it mandatory to wear a lifejacket on…
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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 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 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—Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety 2021/2022

    We are currently amending NSCV C1 to address issues related to wheelhouse visibility, escape,…
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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—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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  • Consultation on the draft 2019-20 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

    Submissions closed on Sunday 10 November 2019.
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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—Marine order 27—Safety of navigation and radio equipment

    We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.
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  • Tell us how we could improve safety on passenger vessels 2019

    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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  • Proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates 2019

    We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.
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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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  • Changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units)

    Consultation on Marine Order 47 closed on 1 July 2019.
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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—Maritime high frequency (HF) radiotelephone in Australia 2019

    We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of…
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  • Consultation: alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB, for vessels less than 7.5 metres 2019

    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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  • Outcomes of consultation on short term marina accommodation

    2018 Consultation on recreational vessels being used as short-term marina accommodation.
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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 2016

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