Shipping Industry Reform Authority
SIRA
1989 – 1995
Body set up by the Hawke government to draw up detailed plans for reform of the Australian shipping industry and to oversee their implementation; it reduced crew levels on Australian ships, mainly through broader job classifications and multi-skilling.
How it came into existence
Established in 1989 to draw up detailed shipping reform plans and oversee their implementation, following the work of the Shipping Industry Reform Task Force of 1988-1989.
Changes during its life
- 1993Its term was extended for two years.
- 23 December 1993Moved to the Department of Transport when the Department of Transport and Communications was abolished.
How it ended
Its term was extended in 1993 for two years, and it is taken to have ended in 1995 when that extension ran out; the end year is an estimate resting on the 1993 extension and has not been confirmed.
Main functions
- Drawing up shipping industry reform plans
- Overseeing implementation of shipping reform
- Reducing crew levels through broader job classifications and multi-skilling
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Transport.
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Sources
Government records and websites
Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.