Department of Home Affairs Global security environment and logistics risks Sachi Wimmer Executive Director, Transport Security Department of Home Affairs
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Global security environment and logistics risksSachi WimmerExecutive Director, Transport SecurityDepartment of Home Affairs
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• Plot to attack a flight departing Sydney Airport
• Device placed into passenger’s checked bag
• Increased security measures at Australian airports
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The planned terrorist attack
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• Terrorists continue to innovate
• Sophisticated threats can be imported
• Air cargo is both a vector and a target
• Our assumptions can be wrong….
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A game changer
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• Limited transport options
• Most air cargo carried on passenger aircraft
• Time sensitive, high value export markets
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Australia’s unique air cargo industry
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• Successful implementation of 100% piece level screening for US bound air cargo:
– Security screening using technology
– Known Consignor
• Next step – rest of the world
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Expanding air cargo security measures
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• Air Cargo Prohibitions
• Last Ports of Call Assessments
• Advance Cargo Data
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Inbound Measures
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• Industry expertise is essential to good design
• You know your business best
• Effective security is key to maintaining trade confidence.
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Partnership with industry
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