Facilitating Trade in a Secure Environment “Container Security – Australian Customs & Facilitation of Trade” Garry Grant Senior Australian Customs Representative, Brussels UN/ECE 13/14 th NovemberGeneva

Key Points  Changes to Customs cargo systems  CMR - the Brave New World  Accredited Clients  Effective working relationships at the Border  Effective international cooperation with other organisations and Customs administrations  Capacity Building

So What’s New?  Streamlined procedures  First port boarding  In-transit cargo  Export enhancements  Sea Container Examinations  Accredited Clients  International Cooperation  Capacity Building

CMR Objectives  No longer ‘one size fits all’  Risk Management & post event audit techniques  Minimal data reporting requirements  Early and accurate cargo & passenger information

The Australian Model  Accredited Client Program – “Authorised Traders”  In-Transit Container Security  Partnerships with other Agencies & Industry  Exchange of Information with other Customs Administrations  Advance Electronic Reporting of cargo and passengers  Targeting & profiling High Risk Shipments (& Passengers)  Agreed Dispute Resolution Settlement Procedures with other Customs Administrations  Non-intrusive intervention  Compliance Assurance Strategy

Garry Grant Senior Australian Customs Representative, Brussels UN/ECE13/14thNovemberGeneva Facilitating Trade in a Secure Environment “Container Security – Australian Customs & Facilitation of Trade”