OBS_VALUE: No statutory monopoly in the port of Port Hedland, the largest Australian port in terms of cargo tonnes. Note that any port safety functions may only be exercised by a Port Corporation in accordance with an operating licence issued to the Port Corporation by the Minister. The Newcastle Port Corporation is established as a statutory State-owned Corporation. Additionally, the Minister has the function of managing the commercial port facilities of the State that are not managed by a Port Corporation and may enter into a contract with a person for the provision of pilotage services at any port.Additional source: Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995 (NSW), Part 2, Division 3, section 12 (https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/act/1995/13/part2)