Second Reading Speeches

Special Recreational Vessels Amendment Bill 2023

Type
Government
Portfolio
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Special Recreational Vessels Act 2019
to extend the sunset date from 30 June 2023 to 30 June 2025 to enable foreign special recreational vessels (also known as superyachts) to continue to opt into the coastal trading regulatory regime and obtain temporary licenses to operate charters in Australia.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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