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to perform its functions consistent with Australia's international obligations, including those connected with the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization.

  3.      Strategic direction and manner of performance
I expect that AMSA will continue to be a world-leading maritime safety regulator and further strengthen its capability as a risk-based regulator.
I expect AMSA to perform its functions in accordance with;
      1.       the AMSA Act.
      2.      the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
      3.       the Navigation Act 2012.
      4.      the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012.
      5.       any other legislation for which AMSA has responsibility, for instance the various Protection of the Sea Acts.
      6.        all other applicable legislation.
I expect AMSA's resources to be used in a proper manner, following best practice principles and guidelines.
I expect that the conduct and values of AMSA's Board and staff will be consistent with those of the Australian Public Service.
I expect AMSA to keep me informed about its public submissions, media releases, major speeches and other details for which the Government is accountable to the Parliament and the community.
I further expect AMSA to cooperate with Parliamentary Committees and other Commonwealth public accountability mechanisms.
I expect AMSA to have a publicly available document setting out its regulatory philosophy, and to implement its regulatory approach in accordance with that philosophy.
I expect AMSA to provide me with a forward annual regulatory program for matters within its remit by 30 September each year, including a report on how industry and stakeholder views have been considered.

  4.      Key initiatives
I expect AMSA to:
   1.     develop and maintain capability to effectively and efficiently regulate a changing maritime industry, including, as appropriate, building and maintaining its capabilities in the regulation of emerging technologies. These include, but are not limited to; digital shipping communications, Marine Autonomous Surface Ships, and low or zero carbon fuel technology.
   2.     support innovation and the adoption of new and emerging technologies in maritime sectors, particularly where these innovations offer improved safety, environmental, operational or administrative outcomes.
   3.     assist the Department to work with Australian stakeholders and international partners to develop and implement standards and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime activities. This work should also balance the disruption of new technologies and industries with AMSA's function of combating pollution in the marine environment and operating impacts
   4.     assist the Department to work with stakeholders towards resolving issues with the jurisdictional interface between the Navigation Act 2012 and the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. This includes developing and maintaining close collaboration with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) to support stakeholders to comply with both regulatory frameworks.
   5.     work closely