What this declaration covers
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a new declaration naming the Port of Ardrossan as a security regulated port. The declaration operates under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003.
Registration and replacement
The new declaration (C2026G00577) was registered on 27 August 2026. It replaces the previous declaration (C2016G01342), which had been in place since 10 October 2016.
What the source does not state
The source does not specify what changed between the old and new declaration, or what specific security obligations apply to operators at the Port of Ardrossan under this new declaration.
Key actions
- The full text of the new declaration is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00577.
- Operators previously covered by declaration C2016G01342 can contact the Department of Home Affairs via www.homeaffairs.gov.au to confirm their security arrangements against the new declaration.
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