Darwin Port should continue to be subject to regulatory oversight of access to, and pricing of, services – that’s the main conclusion of Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory. The […]
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Covid-19: Shipping requirements, restrictions, rules and policies at Australian ports
On this page you will find Federal and State Restrictions in regards to Covid-19. You will also find a link to policies from international bodies such as the International Maritime Organization.
Important: please read the Federal Restrictions first and then read whichever set of State or Territory Restrictions that you are interested in as if they were one set of rules. It is meaningless to read either the Federal or the State/Territory rules in isolation from the other. So, if you are...
Covid-19: shipping requirements and restrictions at Australian ports
Federal government policyUpdate: 24 March 2020
The Prime Minister of Australia announced that Australian citizens will be restricted from travelling overseas. This restriction commenced 25 March 2020 at 1200hrs AEDST.
This travel restriction does not apply to persons who are:
- ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia;
- airline and maritime crew and/or associated safety workers;
- engaged in the day to day conduct of outbound and inbound freight;
- travelling for essential work at...