Agency:
Tasmanian Ports' Association
Agency Number:
Start Date:
15 Oct 1985
End Date:
31 Dec 1994
Description:
The Association (TPA) was established with the winding up of its predecessor, the Tasmanian Harbour Authorities' Association (THAA).;;The TPA's objectives as identified in its constitution were not dissimilar to its predecessor:;;- to promote a wider knowledge of the methods of handling port problems;;- to secure uniformity of practice and closer relationships between members;;- to further the business of Tasmanian Port Authorities;;- to advise members of legal action;;- to employ professional advice when necessary;;However, some additional objectives included:;;- to ensure a self-sufficient and independent port system ;;- to assist each Port Authority in operating as viable entities;;- to overview capital works proposals of Port Authorities;;- to overview the financial position of each Port Authority
Functions Performed:
Trade unions, professional, employer and industry groups
Previous Agencies:
Tasmanian Harbour Authorities' Association (NG2488) | 07 Sep 1965 | 15 Oct 1985 |
Related Agencies:
Marine Board of Circular Head. (TA1489) | 01 Jan 1867 | 16 Dec 1996 |
Marine Board of Devonport (TA75) | 01 Jan 1867 | 10 Dec 1986 |
Marine Board of Burnie and Table Cape (TA1698) | 01 Jan 1911 | 28 Feb 1921 |
Marine Board of Burnie (TA1699) | 01 Mar 1921 | 30 Jun 1986 |
Port of Launceston Authority (TA1010) | 01 Mar 1968 | 29 Jul 1997 |
Burnie Port Authority (TA1700) | 01 Jul 1986 | 29 Jul 1997 |
Port of Devonport Authority (TA1540) | 10 Dec 1986 | 29 Jul 1997 |
Series Created By Agency:
NS2988 General Correspondence | 04 Jan 1965 | 21 Dec 1987 |
NS2986 Minutes of the Standing Committee | 19 Dec 1985 | 27 May 1994 |
NS2987 Minutes of the Capital Works Committee | 16 Jun 1988 | 14 Jun 1989 |