Chapter 12: Agency achievements and the way forward

Abbreviations

A list of the abbreviations used in this report is available in the Glossary

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Counter-terrorism, border security, airport and maritime security and biosecurity form a major component of agencies’ activities and initiatives.

Attorney-General’s has implemented the National Identity Security Strategy and is trialing one of its key components, the Document Verification Service (DVS). The DVS prototype represents a successful collaboration between AGD, DFAT, DIMA, Centrelink, the NSW and ACT Births, Deaths and Marriage Registries, and the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority and the ACT Road Transport Authority.

Customs has increased airport security by expanding airport Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) capacity, extending the SmartGate project and assisting in the development of the ADF and State police to staff the Joint Airport Investigation Teams (JAITS).

DAFF and Customs have worked closely to increase Australia’s maritime and biosecurity with particular emphasis on measures to reduce incursions by illegal foreign fishers.

Defence is supporting national security at a higher level of activity than at any time since the Vietnam War.

DFAT extended counter-terrorism cooperation in South-East Asia and the Pacific by assisting regional countries to improve law enforcement, border and aviation security. The introduction of the ePassport, improvements to travel advisories and increased capacity for consular emergency response have also increased security for Australians at home and abroad.

PM&C, Health, DFAT and DEST have highlighted their achievements in advancing Australia’s preparedness for an influenza pandemic with initiatives including contingency planning, expanding the National Medical Stockpile, and increasing regional preparedness.

Management Advisory Committee agencies’ key achievements, 2005–06

A secure nation: read more about key achievements during 2005-06