The policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping, with particular reference to:

1. new investment in Australian ships and building a maritime cluster in Australia;
2. the establishment of an efficient and commercially-oriented coastal ship licensing system and foreign crew visa system; 
3. the interaction with other modes of freight transport, non-freight shipping and government shipping;
4. maritime security, including fuel security and foreign ship and crew standards;
5. environmental sustainability;
6. workforce development and the seafarer training system;
7. port infrastructure, port services and port fees and charges; and
8. any related matters.