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Membership Overview

Ports Australia is the peak body representing the interests of the Australian port industry. It serves as the national voice and plays a crucial role in advocating for policies and initiatives that promote the growth and development of Australian ports.

Ports Australia currently has 21 full members, 53 associate members, and 9 international members. Ports Australia has 3 types of memberships:

- Full Members (Australian ports)
- Associate Members (goods and service providers)
- International Associate Member (international port members)

The Associate Membership fee is $9,000 excl. GST.
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Ports Australia membership allows members to attend General Meetings, receive discounted registration at conferences, and access to working groups and associated networks.

To join as an international member please contact us.

Benefits

Network

Access to the entire decision-making body in the Australian ports sector, raises your company’s profile with our port members. It entitles you to attend our general meetings of members and our functions which are attended by our CEOs and senior managers from across the nation.

Engage

The opportunity to present case studies to both our general meetings and working groups and in some cases to our Board.

Collaborate

Access to the 10 permanent working groups which address key areas of port business. These meetings are strongly attended by the port managers responsible for those key areas within our membership. The working groups also provide you with the opportunity to engage with regulatory agencies, departments and other relevant parties. The working groups form strong networks and your membership gives you access to these networks in key areas of port business.

Learn

Access to membership and working groups allows you to discuss and test project plans and implementation approaches to better tailor your services to the ports industry. It also provides access to a repository of sector knowledge and expertise.

Stay Updated

You receive information about current developments in regulations and statutes impacting on port business. Ports Australia is closely involved in the consultative processes involved in developing and improving regulations and we welcome your input to these processes. We facilitate engagement with government at both formal and informal level.

Government

Ports Australia has developed a wide network within Commonwealth agencies and with Federal politicians. We are well regarded and have very good access to address issues of concern to members.

Events

Registration at the member rate conference, your logo is placed prominently on our website with a linkage through to your website and we can provide you with access to other members.

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To be notified of upcoming working groups Members can log their interest by emailing info@portsaustralia.com.au and they will be added to the email distribution list. Members can also access a service to ask questions of relevance to other Members of a working group
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The Ports Australia membership has provided us with opportunities to learn from Port Asset and Engineering professionals about their capital investment planning challenges and goals.This information is important as it helps us shape our response to emerging issues, and frame what strategic asset management best practice looks like for the Ports sector.
Brightly, 2023

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Ports Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our ports are located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Ports Australia is committed to respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
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Be part of our network

As the peak body for ports, we are Australia’s foremost ports and maritime community.
As a member, you’ll connect with industry leaders, collaborate with our network and play a key role in advancing Australia’s ports. Together, we build a stronger, more resilient ports sector.

Benefits

When you become a member, you’ll unlock exclusive opportunities across key pillars:

Network

Gain direct access to the core decision makers in Australia’s ports sector. Attend General Meetings and events populated by CEOs, senior managers and industry stakeholders.

Collaborate

Tap into our Committees and Networks that focus on critical port industry topics. These roundtables attract regulators, government agencies, port operators and service providers.

Learn

Discuss projects, approaches and innovations tailored to the ports environment. Access a repository of deep sector knowledge and best practices.

Stay Informed

Receive early briefings and insights on regulatory and statutory changes that impact port operations. Contribute to consultations and policy development processes.

Government Access

Leverage our standing relationships with Commonwealth agencies and Federal decision makers. We advocate for member interests and elevate critical issues to government.

Events

Receive discounted registration to flagship conferences.

Member types

Port Members

Only Australian ports are eligible for port membership. Please get in touch for more information.

Associate Members

Associate members get access to committees, events, sector updates and more. Fee: AUD 9,000 excl. GST.

International Port Members

If you are an international port, you may be eligible for membership with us. Please get in touch for more information.
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Be part of our member list

The Ports Australia membership has provided us with opportunities to learn from Port Asset and Engineering professionals about their capital investment planning challenges and goals.This information is important as it helps us shape our response to emerging issues, and frame what strategic asset management best practice looks like for the Ports sector.
Brightly, 2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of membership?
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The standard Associate Membership fee is AUD 9,000 (excl. GST). Full Member fees and International Associate fees vary. Please reach out for details.
What rights do members have?
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Members can attend and vote at General Meetings, join Committees, and send one representative to attend our State Dinners.
Do international ports qualify?
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Yes. International ports may apply as International Port Members. Contact us
directly to explore options.
How do I join a Committee?
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Members can register for Committees at any time and will be added to distribution lists. You can also request to pose questions or participate in group meetings.

Join Australia's peak industry body representing the interests of port authorities and corporations, equipment and service providers in Australia.

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Level 2/1 York St,
Sydney NSW 2000
02 9247 7581
info@portsaustralia.com.au
Ports Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our ports are located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Ports Australia is committed to respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
© 2023 Ports Australia Ltd. ABN 44 135 430 705 | Terms & Conditions
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