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How soon do I need my MSIC?

New Australian Government security laws mean anyone who needs to work unescorted or unmonitored in a maritime security zone needs to display a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

From 1st January 2007, workers who have an operational need to work unsescorted or unmonitored in secure areas of the waterfront must hold and dsiplay a valid MSIC. Examples of the roles that may require an MSIC include;

port authority staff
stevedores
linesmen
pilots
cutter crew
seamen
oil & gas rig workers
truck & train drivers & operators
contractors including maintenance staff, providores & caterers, maritime support agencies, emergency services
regulators and government officials

What is an MSIC?

The MSIC is a personal identity card which helps reduce the risk of terrorists infiltrating maritime workplaces. The MSIC shows that the holder has undergone and successfully passed a number of security background checks including:

A criminal history check against specific terrorism and security related offences undertaken by the Australian Federal Police
A politically motivated violence check undertaken by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
An Australian citizenship check or right to work in Australia (through the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs) and
That the applicant has proven their identity by way of an identity check (in a similar way to a 100 point identity check to open a bank account or apply for a passport)

Where can I get an MSIC?

MSICs are only available from Government approved MSIC Issuing Bodies. Client View Pty Ltd is an approved MSIC Issuing Body and has developed a simple and cost effective way to apply for your MSIC online and at your convenience (Apply Now).

Where can I get more information?

The Department of Transport and Regional Services have produced a number of documents which can be downloaded from their website www.dotars.gov.au.

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