The AQIS/ Industry Cargo Consultative Committee (AICCC) is the principal advisory forum for AQIS and the cargo handling and importing industry to consult on all issues arising from the management of Australia’s Import Clearance and Seaport quarantine strategy.

The objective of the AICCC is to provide AQIS and industry with a consultative forum directed, inter alia, at enabling AQIS to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the pre-border, border and post-border quarantine controls and wherever possible coordinate the functions of the concerned parties to avoid duplication and facilitate the smooth and seamless flow of vessels through ports and cargo / goods through Australian sea and airports.

Noting the Government policies relating to the functions delivered by AQIS and its authorised Agents the Committee will:

·      act as the peak industry consultative group between AQIS and the cargo handling/importing industry on all operational, policy, efficiency and strategic issues.

·      consider and provide advice to AQIS on matters relevant to the Cargo handling/importing industry

·      ensure that it acts as an effective conduit for information exchange between the cargo handling/importing industry and AQIS

The committee will consider:

·      strategic directions for AQIS’s Import Clearance  and Seaport Programs relevant to the cargo handling/importing industry

·      significant proposed changes to policy and operational procedures

·      program budgets, cost recovery mechanisms and charging levels

·      key program performance issues such as efficiencies and effectiveness indicators