What this declaration covers
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a declaration under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 designating six South Australian ports as security regulated ports. The ports named in the declaration are:
- Port Adelaide
- Port Lincoln
- Port Pirie
- Port Giles
- Wallaroo
- Thevenard
Reference details
The new notice carries the reference C2026G00555 and is dated 20 August 2026. It replaces and revokes the previous notice C2026G00253, which was registered on 22 April 2026.
What the source does not state
The source does not specify what changed between the two notices. The source also does not detail what specific security obligations apply to port operators and users under this declaration.
Key actions
- Check the full gazette notice at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00555 to read the declaration text and understand what security requirements apply to operations at Port Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Giles, Wallaroo or Thevenard.
- Contact the Department of Home Affairs to confirm whether the revocation of the April 2026 notice (C2026G00253) changes security obligations for businesses operating at any of these ports.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00555 to be notified of any future changes to this declaration.
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