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National Maritime WHS Regulators Forum

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

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About the forum

The forum brings together regulators with a shared interest in domestic maritime safety to: 

The forum meets twice a year. 

Role of forum members   

Forum members are responsible for:   

Members 

Australian Maritime Safety Authority – 1800 627 484  
NT WorkSafe – 1800 019 115 
SafeWork NSW – 131 050 
SafeWork South Australia - 1300 365 255 
WorkSafe ACT – 13 22 81
WorkSafe Queensland – 1300 362 128 
WorkSafe Tasmania - 1300 366 322 
WorkSafe Victoria – 1800 136 089 
WorkSafe WA - 1300 307 877 

Memorandum of understanding 

The National Maritime WHS Regulators Forum was established in 2019.  A national MOU commenced on 14 February 2024. It replaces previous individual MOUs in place with state and territory WHS regulators since 2019.

Terms of reference  

Download the National Maritime WHS Regulators Forum Terms of Reference PDF182.83 KB.

Last updated: 25 March 2024