Port of Abbot Point declared a security regulated port under federal maritime law

What this declaration does

A new declaration dated 26 August 2026 designates the Port of Abbot Point in Queensland as a security regulated port under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003. The declaration is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as C2026G00570.

Previous declaration replaced

This new declaration replaces the earlier declaration dated 15 March 2019, registered as C2019G00248. The source does not specify what has changed between the old and new declaration, or what new obligations, if any, apply as a result of the replacement.

Geographic scope

The declaration applies to the Port of Abbot Point, located in Queensland.

Where to find the full text

The full text of the new declaration is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00570.

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