{"id":"F2018L00870","name":"Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018","slug":"seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":97541,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2018L00870-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\ntitle: Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.png)\n\nSeafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018\n\nmade under the\n\nSeafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992\n\nCompilation No. 2\n\nCompilation date: 1 April 2022\n\nIncludes amendments up to: F2022L00247\n\nRegistered: 4 April 2022\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 April 2022 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nFor more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nSelf‑repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1 Name\n\n3 Authority\n\n5 Definitions\n\n6 Rate of levy\n\nEndnotes\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992.\n\n5  Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nAct means the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992.\n\n6  Rate of levy\n\n  For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, the rate of levy imposed on each seafarer berth is $65.\n\nNote: Related matters are prescribed by the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Regulations 2018.\n\nEndnotes\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.\n\nIf the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.\n\nIf a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.\n\n \n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n \n\n| ad = added or inserted | o = order(s) |\n| --- | --- |\n| am = amended | Ord = Ordinance |\n| amdt = amendment | orig = original |\n| c = clause(s) | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x | /sub‑subparagraph(s) |\n| Ch = Chapter(s) | pres = present |\n| def = definition(s) | prev = previous |\n| Dict = Dictionary | (prev…) = previously |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | Pt = Part(s) |\n| Div = Division(s) | r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |\n| ed = editorial change | reloc = relocated |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered |\n| effect | rep = repealed |\n| F = Federal Register of Legislation | rs = repealed and substituted |\n| gaz = gazette | s = section(s)/subsection(s) |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003 | Sch = Schedule(s) |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |\n| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |\n| effect | SR = Statutory Rules |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s) |\n| cannot be given effect | SubPt = Subpart(s) |\n| mod = modified/modification | underlining = whole or part not |\n| No. = Number(s) | commenced or to be commenced |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\n \n\n| Name | Registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Regulations 2018 | 25 June 2018 (F2018L00870) | 1 July 2018 (s 2(1) item 1) |  |\n| Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Amendment Regulations 2019 | 23 Sept 2019 (F2019L01247) | 1 Oct 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |\n| Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Amendment Regulations 2022 | 4 Mar 2022 (F2022L00247) | 1 Apr 2022 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\n \n\n| Provision affected | How affected |\n| --- | --- |\n| s 2..................... | rep LA s 48D |\n| s 4..................... | rep LA s 48C |\n| s 6..................... | am F2019L01247; F2022L00247 |\n| Schedule 1................ | rep LA s 48C |\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: setting the specific dollar rate for the seafarers levy. The 2022 amendment updated the amount from $47 to $65, but this is a routine indexation/price adjustment rather than an expansion of scope. The instrument has not grown beyond its narrow function of prescribing the levy rate."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short: only 6 sections, with sections 2 and 4 repealed (removed), leaving just 4 operative provisions","Only 1 defined term ('Act') in the interpretation section","Single substantive provision (section 6) containing a flat dollar amount with no conditions, exceptions, or calculations","No cross-references to other legislation except the enabling Act in the authority provision","No conditional logic, triggers, or operative thresholds"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation sets the dollar amount for a special tax (called a 'levy') that shipping companies must pay for each seafarer they employ on certain Australian ships.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Sets the levy at **$65 per seafarer berth** (essentially, per seafarer position on a ship).\n- This levy is collected under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992, which funds a workers' compensation scheme for seafarers.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Shipping companies and operators of Australian-registered ships that employ seafarers.\n- The money collected goes toward supporting seafarers who are injured at work or need rehabilitation.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- It ensures there's a dedicated funding source to help injured seafarers get medical treatment, rehabilitation, and income support—similar to how workers' compensation operates for land-based workers.\n- The $65 rate was last updated in April 2022 (previously it was lower)."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation's function remains the same: set the per‑berth levy under section 5 of the Act (reg 6). Although the dollar amount has been amended (see Endnote 4 noting amendments to s 6 in 2019 and 2022), the instrument has not expanded or narrowed the categories of liable parties or the collection mechanism (those matters remain governed by the Act and the Collection Regulations)."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision: reg 6 simply fixes a numeric rate ($65) — low textual complexity.","Relies on cross‑reference to the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992 for liability rules (see reg 5) — requires consulting the Act to identify payers.","Collection, exemptions and administrative procedures are delegated to the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Regulations 2018 — necessitates cross‑reference for operational detail.","Amendment history: s 6 has been amended (Endnote 4), so practitioners must track numeric updates though the instrument's structure remains simple.","No formulas, discretionary decision‑making or complex definitions within this instrument (minimal interpretive burden)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the levy rate under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992: a fixed charge of $65 for each seafarer berth (reg 6). It affects whoever is liable under the Act for seafarer berths (see reg 5 referencing the Act) and matters because it fixes a per‑berth cost that those parties must budget for; collection mechanics and any exemptions are specified in separate Collection Regulations."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018","history":"/api/acts/seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/seafarers-rehabilitation-and-compensation-levy-regulations-2018/documents"}}