When was Newcastle Privatised?

2014
Another 50-year deed, signed in 2014 when the Port of Newcastle was privatised, compels that port to reimburse the state for any compensation paid to NSW Ports under the deeds.

Who sold the Port of Newcastle?

The Port of Newcastle, the world’s biggest coal port, was handed over to a Chinese-backed consortium for 98 years for $1.75 billion when Mike Baird was NSW Premier in 2014. The decision means the port is half controlled by Aussie company Gardior and half by China Merchants Port Holdings Company until 2112.

Who owns NSW port?

the State Government of New South Wales
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Port Authority of New South Wales, is a corporation owned by the State Government of New South Wales, Australia. The Port Authority acts as harbourmaster at the State’s six commercial seaports, managing shipping movements, safety, security and emergency response.

Who owns the port of Port Kembla?

NSW Ports consortium
The 99-year lease for Port Kembla and Port Botany was awarded to the NSW Ports consortium for $5.07 billion. The consortium is comprised of three Australian companies, Industry Funds Management (IFM), Australian Super and QSuper, and Tawreed Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi government.

Who owns the lease on Newcastle Harbour?

Hastings Funds Management and a Chinese corporation, China Merchants, have won the auction for Port of Newcastle, paying a hefty $1.75 billion to secure a 98-year lease on the port. “This momentous result exceeds all expectations,” said NSW Premier Mike Baird.

Do the Chinese own the port of Newcastle?

There are also plans to build a cruise terminal. On April 2014 Premier Mike Baird and Treasurer Andrew Constance announced that a “a consortium which comprises Hastings Funds Management and Chinese state-owned China Merchants” had successfully bid $1.75 billion for a 98-year lease of the Port of Newcastle.

What is Newcastle port used for?

With over 2,200 trade vessels visiting the port each year, Newcastle Harbour is one of the largest tonnage throughput ports in the country, exporting valuable bulk cargo such as coal, grain, vegetable oils, alumina, fertiliser and ore concentrates to markets overseas.

Does NSW port own government?

NSW Ports is privately owned and is responsible for managing land side tenant leases and port infrastructure.

Who owns Sydney Harbour?

people of NSW
The people of NSW are the owners of Sydney Harbour consisting of over 52,000 hectares comprising the bed of the harbour and more than half of the harbour foreshore.

Is Port Kembla a good place to live?

“Great place to live” Port kembla is an awesome place to live. If you’re not from here be aware that there is a large industrial section to the north and the Main Street is undergoing the process of gentrification.

How old is Port Kembla?

Location: Military Road, Port Kembla. The school was originally founded in 1890. The existing two storey building was built in 1916. It was designed by the Government architect.

Is Newcastle Port owned by China?

On April 2014 Premier Mike Baird and Treasurer Andrew Constance announced that a “a consortium which comprises Hastings Funds Management and Chinese state-owned China Merchants” had successfully bid $1.75 billion for a 98-year lease of the Port of Newcastle.

When was the privatisation of Port Newcastle announced?

The privatisation of Port Newcastle was announced as part of the NSW Government’s 2013-2014 state budget. The privatisation of Port Newcastle is the next part of the Liberal-National coalition State Government’s multi-million dollar privatisation programme in New South Wales.

What is the governance structure of a privatised port?

Consequently, the governance structure at the privatised ports is a private/public model, with the private port company being the port authority and landlord managing the port. The regulatory function following the privatisation is the public sector’s responsibility while operator functions are undertaken by stevedores.

What are the effects of Port privatisation in Australia?

Although the Australian port privatisation has positive effects on State Governments’ balance sheets in the short term, it may result in a risk of undervaluing port assets, increased port charges, impeded port competition, less port investment, and less concern for the public interest in the long term.

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