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Corporate Governance Framework

Corporate Governance FrameworkCorporate governance can be defined in many ways.  It shapes the way an organisation makes decisions, manages risk and plans for its future. The Darwin Port Corporation has a structured approach to Corporate Governance through:

  • An Advisory Board, Port Management Group and Committees that provide focused advice to Port Management Group and the Chief Executive
  • Planning, budgeting and performance management
  • Lines of business.

The Corporation is responsible for the administration of the Darwin Port Corporation Act 2005 and subordinate legislation. As a Government Business Division, the Corporation’s operating environment is further governed by:

  • Marine Act
  • Public Sector Employment and Management Act, Regulations, By-laws, Determinations, Employment Instructions, Public Instruments and Public Sector Employment Management Regulations
  • Darwin Port Corporation (Northern Territory Public Sector) Union Collective Agreement 2006-2008     
  • Darwin Port Corporation Marine Pilots Agreement 2006
  • Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Directions
  • Procurement Act and Procurement Directions
  • Audit Act
  • Information Act
  • International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
  • Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (Cwth).