Port and Aviation Security: the Freight Security Challenge AFIF Annual Conference 19-21 May 2004

1. Port and Aviation Security: the Freight Security ChallengeAFIF Annual Conference19-21 May 2004 Vicki Dickman Office of Transport Security Department of Transport and Regional Services

2. Overview – Transport Security • Secure transport system • Risk-based outcomes focussed approach • Good security is good business • National approach across transport modes

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 developmentof a National Transport Security Strategy • includes land and mass urban transport

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

8. 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

9. The National Approach • OTS is working with all transport modesto 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

10. 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

11. 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

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14. Office of Transport Security Impacts on Air Freight Operators and Air Cargo Agents • 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

15. 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 usedby aviation and maritime operators. • Focus on outcomes rather thanprescriptive requirements.

16. 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

17. How will this happen? • Development of regulations under new Aviation Transport Security Act 2004. • 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.

18. Maritime Security • 1 July 2004 implementation date for International Ship and Port Facility Security arrangements, including Australian Maritime Transport Security Act 2003. • 55 Australian-flagged ships, • 70 ports, and • 300 port facilities. • Focus on continuation of international trade.

19. Port and Facility Measures from 1 July 2004 • Ports and port facilities will have their measures in place and operational from1 July 2004. • many have already begun to apply new processes relating to access control and staff and visitor identification.

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Contacts Office of Transport Security http://www.dotars.gov.au/transsec/index.aspx transport.security@dotars.gov.au Legislationhttp://www.scaleplus.law.gov.au/