Maritime Union of Australia. (2024). Clarifying consultation requirements for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage regulatory approvals [Submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources]
This submission from the MUA was made to the Resources Department following the Full Federal Court’s decision in Santos v Tipakalippa, which clarified and strengthened consultation obligations under the offshore regulatory framework.
That decision benefited the MUA who is now recognised as a ‘relevant person’ for decommissioning consultation, requiring companies to engage with the union on that basis, and identify how proposed activities affect maritime workers.
Meaningful engagement with affected workers is now central to whether offshore and decommissioning projects can lawfully proceed.