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Mental health resources

Find out about the supports and resources available if you or someone you know has mental health concerns.

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Scheme coverage

A scheme of occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and workers' compensation for defined seafaring employees.

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Health and safety representatives (HSRs)

Access information for HSRs and employees interested in being a HSR, including functions, training providers, and a HSR network.

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News

Decision by the Seacare Authority to grant Section 20A exemption – invitation to make a submission

02 Feb 2026

On 22 December 2014, the Federal Court of Australia unanimously decided in the case of Samson v Aucote, that sections 19(2)–(4) of the Seafarers Act extend the operation of the Seafarers Act.

Meeting outcomes

Key outcomes from the 27 November 2025 Seacare Authority meeting

12 Jan 2026

The Seacare Authority met in Melbourne on 27 November 2025. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out in this news item.

News

Latest Seacare annual report released

17 Nov 2025

The Seafarers Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority’s Annual Report 2024-25 is now available.

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GPO Box 9905, Canberra, ACT 2601
1300 366 979 | www.seacare.gov.au

Date printed 04 Feb 2026

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