| AAPMA |
Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities Incorporated |
| AFP |
Australian Federal Police |
| AIMPE |
Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers |
| AMWU |
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union |
| ASA |
Australian Shipowners Association |
| ASIC |
Aviation Security Identity Card |
| ASIO |
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation |
| CCTV |
Closed Circuit Television |
| DIMIA |
Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs |
| DOTARS |
Department of Transport and Regional Services |
| EM |
Explanatory Memorandum |
| MIP |
Maritime Industry Participant |
| MSIC |
Maritime Security Identity Card |
| MSZ |
Maritime Security Zone |
| MTSA 2003 |
Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 |
| MTSA Act |
Maritime Transport Security Amendment Act 2005 |
| MUA |
Maritime Union of Australia |
| NPP |
National Privacy Principles |
| RTBU |
Rail, Tram and Bus Union |
| OH&S |
Occupational Health and Safety |
| OTS |
Office of Transport Security |
| TWU |
Transport Workers Union |