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Tuesday, 14 June 2005
Page: 209


Mr McClelland asked the Minister representing the Minister for Justice and Customs, in writing, on 10 May 2005:

(1)   Is the Minister aware of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Report dated 19 April 2005 titled Future Unknown: The Terrorist Threat to Australian Maritime Security?

(2)   Will the Australian Customs Service implement any of the recommendations contained in the report; if so, which ones.


Mr Ruddock (Attorney-General) —The Minister for Justice and Customs has provided the following answer to the honourable member’s question:

(1)   Yes.

(2)   As stated by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), the opinions and recommendations in the report are published by ASPI to promote public debate and understanding of strategic and defence issues. Customs will consider the report’s findings, particularly recommendations 4 and 5.