Commonwealth Links
ACTU
(Australian Council of Trades Unions)
(03) 9663 5266
www.actu.asn.au
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is the peak council and national centre representing the Australian workforce. It includes trades, sales, clerical, technical and professional workers amongst its affiliated union membership.
ACCI
(Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
02 6279 2311
www.acci.asn.au
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is the peak council of Australian business associations. The role of ACCI is to represent the interests of business at a national level as well as internationally.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
02 6279 5000
http://www.amsa.gov.au/
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is committed to continuous improvement in provision of its safety and environment protection services and maintaining constructive relations with stakeholders in government, industry and the community.
COMCARE
1300 366 979
www.comcare.gov.au
Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. Comcare supports the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission in exercising its functions and powers.
Federal Safety Commissioner
1800 652 500
http://www.fsc.gov.au
The role of the Federal Safety Commissioner is to promote and improve occupational health and safety in the building and construction industry.
Licensing Line News
07 3247 5505
www.licensingnews.com.au
This website is a key resource for Australian industry, training and regulatory stakeholders affected by occupational licensing. It has been developed as a one-stop-shop for vocational education and training, industry and regulatory stakeholders affected by occupational licensing.
National Marine Safety Committee
02 9247 2124
http://www.nmsc.gov.au
The objective of the National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) strategy is to establish and sustain a harmonised national system which has as its principal aim the protection of life in Australian waters.
National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority
08 6461 7000
http://www.nopsa.gov.au
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) is a Statutory Authority regulating Commonwealth, State and Territory coastal waters with accountability to the relevant Ministers. The role of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) is to administer offshore petroleum safety legislation.
National Transport Commission
03 9236 5000
http://www.ntc.gov.au
The role of the National Transport Commission (NTC) is to lead transport regulatory reform nationally to meet the needs of transport users and the broader community for safe, efficient and sustainable land transport.
Standards Australia
02 8206 6000
http://www.standards.com.au
Standards Australia develops Australian Standards of public benefit and national interest and promotes and supports Australian design and innovation.
Seacare
02 6275 0070
http://www.seacare.gov.au
The mission of the Seacare Authority is to take a leading role in minimising the human and financial costs of workplace injury in the Australian maritime industry.
Page last updated: 24/09/2007