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AQIS/Industry Cargo Consultative Committee
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 overall objectives of the AICCC is to assist AQIS to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the pre-border, border and post-border quarantine controls, coordinate the functions of stakeholders, and facilitate the smooth flow of vessels through ports and cargo/goods through Australian sea and airports.
The AICCC:
- acts as the peak industry consultative group between AQIS and the cargo; handling/importing industry on all operational, policy, efficiency and strategic issues
- considers and provides advice to AQIS on matter relevant to the cargo handling/importing industry;
- acts as an effective conduit for information exchange between the cargo handling/importing industry and AQIS.
Membership
The industry interests in AICCC is represented through the IWGQ. Membership of the IWGQ is open to all stakeholders through their national associations. The IWGQ independently considers all matters within the AICCC as well as those matters specifically related to the development and financing of training initiatives, electronic systems and industry self-regulation schemes.
- AQIS (Quarantine and Export Operations Division)
- Industry Working Group on Quarantine (IWGQ)
- Regional Cargo Facilitation Committees/Councils
- Shipping Lines
- Stevedoring/Container Terminal and Depot Operators
- Customs Brokers
- Air/Sea Freight Forwarders
- Importers/Cargo Owners
- Airlines/Cargo Terminal Operators
- Air Express Operators/Couriers
Meetings
The AICCC meets four times per year; once each in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney and once in another Australian capital city.
Contact
For further information about the AICCC, contact the Secretariat.
Ph: (02) 9700 7522
Mobile: 0413 050 127
Fax: (02) 9700 7533
Email: aiccc@aiccc.com