Reference Materials of Workshop

Australian Port System

Port Corporations

Three statutory port corporations:

｡?ewcastle Port Corporation

｡?ort Kembla Port Corporation

｡?ydney Ports Corporation

(Sydney Harbour/Botany)

-Own commercial port lands.

-Conduct port trading operations.

-Facilitate trade.

-Port safety operations.

Waterways Authority

Manage recreational boating and small commercial vessels

Marine Ministerial Holding Corporation

Holds title to port wetlands.

Holds title to strategic (dry) land that may be required for future commercial port use.

Holds title to surplus "non-core" properties pending disposal or reallocation.

Monitors safety standards employed by other marine agencies.

Has responsibility for environmental issues and pollution risks under the Environmental

Planning and Assessment Act.

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