On 20 August 2024 the Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (Minister King), announcedthe appointment of Ms Lynelle Briggs and Professor Nicholas Gaskell as Co-Chairs of the independent reviews of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 and Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012.

The reviews will contribute to the modernisation of Australia's shipping regulatory framework, ensure the Acts are fit for purpose and support the long-term sustainability of an Australian Maritime Strategic Fleet.

Details on consultation for the reviews will be published here and on our Have Your Say page as they arise.

The scopes and timings of the reviews are included in the terms of references:

• Terms of Reference – Review of the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012