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Wednesday, 26 May 2004
Page: 29290


Mr McClelland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 19 February 2004:

Does any agency in the Minister's portfolio have a role in managing issues related to suspect illegal flights into and out of Australian airspace; if so, which agencies have a role and what is that role.


Mr Truss (Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) has a legislative responsibility to undertake quarantine clearance of all aircraft flights upon their landing in Australia, including the clearance of passengers and any cargo.