Commission of Inquiry into the Maritime Industry
Maritime Industry Commission of Inquiry
25 September 1973 – 2 November 1976
Commission of inquiry conducted by M. M. Summers into the Australian maritime industry, including the training of seagoing personnel.
How it came into existence
Appointed by the Whitlam government in 1973 with M. M. Summers as commissioner; its reports were presented to the Governor-General. It was appointed on 25 September 1973; its full terms of reference were not confirmed; the years come from the list of royal commissions.
Changes during its life
- 6 May 1974First report, on training requirements for seagoing personnel, presented to the Governor-General; it proposed a Central Marine College within a college of advanced education.
How it ended
Ended in 1976 (year from the list of royal commissions; the date of its final report was not confirmed). The Parliamentary Handbook gives 2 November 1976 as the date the final report was presented.
Main functions
- Training and qualifications of seagoing personnel
- Organisation of the maritime industry
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Sources
Government records and websites
Other sources
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