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Monday, 16 June 2003
Page: 11539


Senator O'Brien asked the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 25 February 2003:

What contribution has the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service made in the past 12 months to the Government's consideration of quarantine issues in relation to cabotage.


Senator Ian Macdonald (Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) —The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) has contributed to the Government's consideration of quarantine issues related to cabotage through representation at an Interdepartmental Consultation Group meeting in April 2002 and through discussions with the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DoTARS).

AQIS's discussions with, and comments provided to DoTARS during the last 12 months have related to the quarantine risks associated with international vessels and clearance procedures required to ensure that these risks are managed effectively.