Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990. Country/Territory Australia Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish an Australian Maritime Safety Authority, and for related purposes. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Institution Navigation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 1991. Abstract The main objectives of this Act are the promotion of maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment. Full text English Website www.legislation.gov.au