CONTENTS
MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
CHAPTER 1
Background to the Legislation
Progress and referral of the bill
Reforms and changes to the shipping industry
Objectives and provisions of the bill
Looking at the evidence
Qualifications certificates
Fees for supplying seafarers
Use of crew for handling cargo and ballast
Articles of Agreement
The Marine Council
Discharge of seafarers and the payment of wages
Sick-leave provisions
Concluding Comments
OPPOSITION SENATORS' REPORT
APPENDIX 1 - LIST OF SUBMISSIONS
APPENDIX 2 - WITNESSES WHO APPEARED BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
AT THE PUBLIC HEARING