Second Reading Speeches

Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Amendment Bill 2015

Type
Government
Portfolio
Infrastructure and Regional Development
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Implements amendments to the Protocol of 1996 to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims by amending the

Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Act 1989
to increase the liability limits for ship owners and salvors for maritime claims relating to ship-sourced damage.

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