The policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping, with particular reference to:
- new investment in Australian ships and building a maritime cluster in Australia;
- the establishment of an efficient and commercially-oriented coastal ship licensing system and foreign crew visa system;
- the interaction with other modes of freight transport, non-freight shipping and government shipping;
- maritime security, including fuel security and foreign ship and crew standards;
- environmental sustainability;
- workforce development and the seafarer training system;
- port infrastructure, port services and port fees and charges; and
- any related matters.