Commonwealth act

Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992

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Commonwealth

Act Number

231 of 1992

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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992

What does this law do? This short Act creates a levy (a compulsory charge) that shipping employers must pay to fund a compensation and rehabilitation scheme for seafarers (maritime workers) who are injured or become ill.

Who does it affect?

Shipping employers who hire or engage seafarers on what are called "prescribed ships" (ships officially designated under the scheme) — they must pay the levy
Seafarers (maritime workers) benefit indirectly, because the levy funds the pool of money used to pay their compensation and rehabilitation costs if they're injured

How does the levy work?

The levy is charged per "seafarer berth" (essentially, per position/job slot for a crew member on a ship)
The exact dollar amount per berth is set by government regulations (separate rules made under this Act), not in the Act itself
The levy only kicks in once the Minister makes a formal declaration under the related Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992

Who sets the rate? The Governor-General (acting on government advice) sets the rate through regulations. Before doing so, the Minister must consult the Authority (the body managing the compensation fund) about:

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