Report

Australia's future activities and responsibilities in the Southern Ocean and Antarctic waters

29 October 2014

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Members of the committee	(PDF 74KB)

Abbreviations	(PDF 14KB)

Recommendations	(PDF 17KB)

Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 754KB)
Referral of inquiry and terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Structure of the report Background Acknowledgements Note on references

Chapter 2 - Looking south: Australia's interests and obligations	(PDF 81KB)
The strategic environment: peace, science and growing international interest Australia's policy framework Search and Rescue

Chapter 3 - Combating crime in the Southern Ocean	(PDF 117KB)
Illegal fishing Whaling

Chapter 4 - Scientific research and the marine environment	(PDF 105KB)
Harbinger of change: the significance of the Southern Ocean Scientific research: the currency of the ATS Mapping the southern waters

Chapter 5 - Resourcing Australia's engagement: investment and reward	(PDF 127KB)
Jobs and funding Australia's maritime presence in the Southern Ocean Tasmania: the Antarctic gateway Whole-of-government coordination

Chapter 6 - Conclusion	(PDF 19KB)

Additional comments by the Australian Greens	(PDF 15KB)

Appendix 1 - Public submissions	(PDF 8KB)

Appendix 2 - Public hearings and witnesses	(PDF 13KB)

Appendix 3 - Tabled documents, answers to questions on notice and additional information	(PDF 9KB)

Appendix 4 - Recommendations of the 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan*	(PDF 154KB)

*PDF format only

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Report

Australia's future activities and responsibilities in the Southern Ocean and Antarctic waters

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