The main objectives of this Act are the promotion of maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment. The 63 sections of this Act are divided into 9 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (1); Establishment, functions and powers of Authority (2); Constitution of Authority (3); Operation of Authority (4); Finance (5); Chief Executive Officer, staff and consultants (6); Miscellaneous (7); Amendments of other Acts (8); Transitional Provisions (9). The Act is completed by a Schedule containing amendments of other Acts. The Authority is a body corporate and shall, among other things: (a) be responsible for combating marine pollution; (b) provide services on a commercial basis to maritime industries and to the Commonwealth and States and Territories (sect. 6). The Minister may give the Authority directions in writing as to the performance of its functions (sect. 8). Powers of the Authority are outlined in section 10. Members of the Authority shall prepare a corporate plan under section 25.
Australie · 1990-10-22