2022 Port of Darwin Access Policy approval
In accordance with section 127 of the Ports Management Act 2015, the port operator is required to have an approved access policy, and must submit a new draft access policy to the Utilities Commission before the existing access policy nominally expires. The purpose of the access policy is to provide a framework for port users requesting access to prescribed services, the approach to be taken by the port operator in determining access, and the terms on which access will be provided at the Port of Darwin.
Status: final
- Initiate
- Consultation
- Final
The Commission approved the port operator’s draft Access Policy for the Port of Darwin on 12 April 2022.
On 23 February 2022, the port operator provided a new draft Access Policy to the Commission for consideration and approval.
The Commission must approve a draft access policy if it meets the requirements of the Ports Management Act 2015 and the Ports Management Regulations 2015, and any matters specified by the Minister by Gazette notice. The Commission consulted with port users and other stakeholders as part of its consideration of the draft Access Policy receiving one submission.
The Commission engaged with the private port operator and a final amended version of the draft Access Policy was submitted to the Commission on 7 April 2022. The Commission approved the amended draft Access Policy on 12 April 2022. The approved Access Policy of Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd takes effect from 12 April 2022, replacing the port operator’s previous Access Policy.
The Commission’s Statement of Reasons - Approved Draft Access Policy explains its decisions in approving the draft Access Policy.
Related documents
Initiate
Consultation Overview - Draft Access Policy
Covering Letter - Darwin Port Operations
Draft Access Policy of Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd
Draft Port of Darwin Standard Services Terms and Conditions
Draft Darwin Port Payment Terms and Conditions
Consultation
Final
Access Policy of Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd
Access Policy of Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd - Standard Services Terms and Conditions
Access Policy of Darwin Port Operation Pty Ltd - Payment Terms
Statement of Reasons - Approved Draft Access Policy
Letter to Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd - Approved Draft Access Policy