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Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2015

Type	Government
Originating house	House of Representatives
Status	Act
Portfolio	Infrastructure and Regional Development

Summary

Amends the: Navigation Act 2012 to: ensure that the definition of ‘dangerous goods’ includes goods which are characterised in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code; and correct minor drafting errors; Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981 and Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage) Act 2008 to enable regulatory action to be taken against non-compliant vessel operators; and Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 to prevent heavy grade oil being carried as ballast in Antarctic waters.

Progress of bill

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House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time	09/09/15
Second reading moved	09/09/15
Second reading debate	25/11/15
Second reading agreed to	25/11/15
Third reading agreed to	25/11/15

Senate
Introduced and read a first time	25/11/15
Second reading moved	25/11/15
Second reading debate	26/11/15
Second reading agreed to	26/11/15
Third reading agreed to	26/11/15

Finally passed both Houses	26/11/15
Assent	11/12/15	Act no: 176 - Year: 2015