Office of Transport Security Port and Aviation Security: the Freight Security Challenge AFIF Annual Conference May 2004 Vicki Dickman Office of Transport Security Department of Transport and Regional Services

Office of Transport Security Overview – Transport Security  Secure transport system  Risk-based outcomes focussed approach  Good security is good business  National approach across transport modes

Office of Transport Security Mission - a Transport System that is more secure against the threat of terrorism and unlawful acts We are a security regulator of Australian transport industry, and primary adviser on transport security to Government.

Office of Transport Security Our Business  We regulate Australian transport to achieve the government's outcome of an effective protective security regime that reduces the risk to our stakeholders from the threat posed by unlawful acts, through effective legal and regulatory frameworks, prevention and preparedness and cooperative response arrangements.  Our key businesses are:  audit, compliance and protective security measures;  transport security intelligence and operations;  transport security regulation, policy and planning.

Office of Transport Security Key OTS Operating Principles  Intelligence driven  Risk-based  Flexible - outcomes focussed approach  Incident reporting, monitoring and investigation as part of a continuous review process  Product is a model based around risk assessment and security planning by industry, followed by assessment, review and audit by government.

Office of Transport Security The National Transport Security Task OTS has been tasked with:  the continuing oversight and further development of the aviation security regime in Australia  the implementation of new maritime transport preventive security arrangements based on the IMO ISPS Code  the development of a National Transport Security Strategy  includes land and mass urban transport

Office of Transport Security Good security is good business because :  the costs of major security incidents far outweigh preventive security costs; v physical assets and data need protection; v consumer confidence and commercial advantage must be maintained; v Australia must retain its competitive edge as a trading nation; v security is an investment in the future.

Office of Transport Security Key Security Principles for Business Key Security Principles for Business  Security is a senior management responsibility.  All companies should have security planning committees or other alternative forums chaired by senior management.  Companies need to recognise security issues as soon as they arise and act quickly to mitigate/reduce security risks.  All companies should have designated security officers with agreed roles and responsibilities.  Security officers responsibilities should include the completion of a security risk assessment and preparation of a preventive security plans.  Preventive security plans should be linked to emergency management and business continuity plans

Office of Transport Security The National Approach  OTS is working with all transport modes to ensure a cooperative national approach to transport security  OTS must meet international maritime, aviation and dangerous goods obligations to ensure security for passengers, freight and vehicles  OTS promulgates national consistency in transport security across road, rail and mass urban transit

Office of Transport Security The National Transport Security Strategy  Transport security costs are primarily the responsibility of the provider of transport services  Transport security measures should be developed and implemented following a properly conducted risk assessment

Office of Transport Security Aviation Security In December 2003 the Government announced an enhanced aviation security package:  Aviation Transport Security Act 2004  Expanded Regulatory Regime  All airports handling regular passenger services and freight  Includes domestic air freight  Extension of ASIC scheme and pilot ID

Office of Transport Security Norfolk Island Canberra Sydney Williamtown Coffs Harbour Ballina Brisbane Gold Coast Cairns Townsville Mackay Hamilton Island Maroochydore Rockhampton Mt Isa Prosperpine Weipa Perth Broome Karratha Port Hedland Kalgoorlie Newman Paraburdoo Kununurra Christmas Island Darwin Alice Springs Ayers Rock Gove Groote Eylandt Adelaide Hobart Burnie Devonport Launceston Melbourne Mildura Current Security Regulated Airports

Office of Transport Security Canberra Sydney Williamtown Coffs Harbour Ballina Norfolk Island Brisbane Gold Coast Cairns Townsville Mackay Hamilton Island Maroochydore Rockhampton Mt Isa Prosperpine Weipa Perth Broome Karratha Port Hedland Kalgoorlie Newman Paraburdoo Kununurra Christmas Island Darwin Alice Springs Ayers Rock Gove Groote Eylandt Adelaide Hobart Burnie Devonport Launceston Melbourne Mildura Additional Security Regulated Airports King IslandFlinders Island Cambridge Geraldton Albany Esperance Carnarvon Learmonth Leonora Leinster Cocos Island Shark Bay Monkey Mia Derby Laverton Fitzroy Crossing Halls Creek Argyle Mount Magnet Meekatharra Wiluna Jandakot Kalbarri Albury Dubbo Wagga Tamworth Armidale Port Macquarie Lismore Griffith Belmont Orange Bathurst Narrandera Grafton Broken Hill Merimbula Narrabri Moree Taree Lord Howe Island MoruyaCooma Parkes Cobar Coonamble Walgett Kempsey Mudgee Lightening Ridge Bourke Garden Point Bathurst Island Maningrida Milingimbi Elcho Island NumbulwarTindal Kalkgurung Hooker Creek Tennant Creek Yuendumu Snake Bay Ramingining Lake Evella Victoria River McArthur River Gladstone Bundaberg Hervey Bay Thursday Island Maryborough Emerald Roma Longreach Blackwater Cooktown Cloncurry Charleville Cunnamulla Quilpie Thargomindah Windorah Oakey Birdsville Barcaldine Winton Hughendon Burketown Normanton Karumba Thangool Dunk Island Blackall Doomadgee Mornington Island Lizard Island Richmond Julia Ck Brampton Island Iron Range Aurukun Kowenyama Yorke Island Boulia Bedourie Coen Saint George Port Lincoln Mt Gambier Kingscote Whyalla Port Augusta Olympic Dam Ceduna Coober Pedy Portland Avalon Mt Hotham Latrobe Valley Essendon Morrabbin DRAFT – for illustrative purposes only.

Office of Transport Security  A wider range of operators will be required to develop and put in place security programs.  airports servicing regular passenger services and freight operations  air cargo agents involved in international and/or domestic freight operations  freight aircraft operators  Consultation has begun.  OTS met with KPEC on 22 April Impacts on Air Freight Operators and Air Cargo Agents Office of Transport Security

What will this mean?  OTS’ goal is for international and domestic freight forwarders to: apply a security programme that is  customised and relevant to their business,  and consistent with international standards.  Adoption of security model used by aviation and maritime operators.  Focus on outcomes rather than prescriptive requirements.

Office of Transport Security Steps in Developing a Transport Security Plan  Conduct Security Assessment Establish context - including national context Identify, Analyse, Evaluate and Treat Risks  Develop Security Plan Set out security activities or measures to be applied, reflecting the Security Assessment  Assessment and Approval of Plan OTS to determine if plan achieves desired outcomes  Implementation and Audit of Plan

Office of Transport Security How will this happen?  Development of regulations under new Aviation Transport Security Act  Industry consultation via KPEC and Reference Groups to assist with drafting of Regulations, preparation of guidance material, and identification of new players.  Inclusion of transitional arrangements and staged approach to implementation  Extensive national information sessions and workshops at each stage.

Office of Transport Security Maritime Security  1 July 2004 implementation date for International Ship and Port Facility Security arrangements, including Australian Maritime Transport Security Act  55 Australian-flagged ships,  70 ports, and  300 port facilities.  Focus on continuation of international trade.

Office of Transport Security Port and Facility Measures from 1 July 2004  Ports and port facilities will have their measures in place and operational from 1 July  many have already begun to apply new processes relating to access control and staff and visitor identification.

Office of Transport Security Land Transport  National Transport Security Strategy  State and Territory governments to finalise key passenger transport security priorities  High level international mission to review world’s best practice

Office of Transport Security High Consequence Dangerous Goods  Widespread recognition of HCDG issue including the ALC, COAG and ATC forums  Recent high level mission flagged HCDG as an internationally recognised issue  Build on the existing OH&S focus

Office of Transport Security Some key challenges  Determining the likelihood of security risks for your own business operations.  Avoiding attractive security solutions based on the consultants sales pitch – stay focused on your risks and desired security outcomes.  Implementing security measures required on the basis of the risks faced.

Office of Transport Security Some key challenges  Maintaining compliance with your own security plan and ensuring that it meets any regulatory requirements.  Adequate monitoring and review of the effectiveness of security measures and procedures.  Being prepared for the unexpected security risk – good domain awareness, flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.

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