Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) | Hansard source

I thank Senator Pocock for his question. Of course, the government does support 'same job, same pay', and it was the Albanese government that introduced that legislation. It's now working very, very well.

But, in respect of particular issues that relate to the Carnival Cruise Line, the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 provides standards and regulations relating to seafarer welfare, including a base standard of rights and protections aimed at creating a secure working environment for those in the maritime industry.

The AMSA, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, plays a key role in enforcing international maritime safety and labour standards, including the Maritime Labour Convention. The AMSA applies a zero-tolerance approach to breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention and has the authority to issue deficiencies, detain vessels or prohibit ships from operating in Australian waters. The authority routinely acts on issues such as the payment of wages, conditions of employment and workplace health and safety.

Individuals or organisations aware of any concerns or potential breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention are encouraged to promptly notify the authority so that they can investigate and take appropriate responses. The authority investigates all complaints it receives and takes appropriate regulatory action where warranted. Complaints may be lodged directly through the authority's established complaints process by seafarers and by seafarer representatives, and I saw some of them around the building this morning. The Albanese government— (Time expired)