Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
The Australian Government is continuing to support the cruise industry by extending the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 exemption for 2024.
The exemption means eligible cruise operators do not need a licence for coastal trading, such as carrying cruise passengers to and from Australian ports.
The exemption applies from 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 and replaces the current exemption which ends on 31 December 2023.
The exemption applies to vessels in excess of 5,000 gross tonnes which are:
capable of a speed of at least 15 knots
capable of carrying at least 100 passengers
used wholly or primarily for the carriage of passengers between any ports in states or territories, except between Victoria and Tasmania.
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