Complexity of Inter-agencies Cooperation at the National Level Presentation to ASEAN Regional Forum An Australian example Border Protection Command is an example of a successful model for inter-agency cooperation for addressing maritime security issues 1
Origins 1988: Review of Civil Surveillance Arrangements - The Northern Approaches Report Provided the basis for future civil surveillance activity and the formation of Coastwatch 2004: Taskforce on Offshore Maritime Security - The Tonkin Report Provided the basis for enhanced surveillance activity, new Australian Government maritime security governance arrangements and the formation of Joint Offshore Protection Command March 2005: Joint Offshore Protection Command (JOPC) established October 2006: JOPC re-named Border Protection Command (BPC) Role and responsibilities expanded beyond illegal fishing and immigration What are we? BPC is an Australian Government multiagency operational authority staffed by: Defence Customs Australian Fisheries Management Authority Australian Quarantine Inspection Service Augmentees from other Agencies when required 2
BPC s Mission In concert with other government agencies and stakeholders, BPC protects Australia s national interests by maintaining good order at sea in Australia s Maritime Domain. Client agencies Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA); Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA); Australian Customs Service (Customs); Australian Federal Police (AFP); Australian Fisheries Management Agency (AFMA); a division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF); Attorney General s Department (AGD) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Emergency Management Australia (EMA), and Protective Security Coordination Centre (PSCC); Australian Hydrographic Office of Department of Defence (Defence); Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and National Threat Assessment Centre (NTAC); Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA); Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) a division of DAFF; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF); Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE); Department of Defence (Defence); Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA); Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance); Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT); Department of Health & Ageing (DOHA); Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC); Department of Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development and Local Government (DITRDLG); Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C); Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET); Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA); National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA); and Office of National Assessments (ONA) 3
What we are not BPC does not : Provide Port/Airspace security response Coordinate Search and Rescue Control Airspace Deal with State-based or military threats Process passengers and cargo BPC is not a regulatory authority and has no responsibility for Maritime security/safety regulation Aviation security regulation Security Forces Authority In support of arrangements by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) the BPC is also Australia s Security Forces Authority for the purposes of responding to acts of violence against ships within the Australian search and rescue region (SRR). Australian SRR 4
Area of Responsibility and Interest Maritime Security Threats Maritime Terrorism Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals Piracy, Robbery or Violence at Sea High Vast distances sea states No infrastructure Marine Pollution Prohibited Imports and Exports Compromise to Biosecurity Illegal Activity in Protected Areas Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources 5
Structure CEO Customs and Border Protection Service Mr Michael Carmody Chief Operating Officer Mr Mike Pezzullo DCEO Border Enforcement Ms Marion Grant Chief of the Defence Force ACM Angus Houston Chief of Joint Operations LTGEN Mark Evans Commander BPC/CJTF639 RADM Allan du TOIT Deputy Commander BPC Mr Demetrio VETERI Deputy Commander JTF639 CDRE David GWYTHER Australian Maritime Security Operations Centre (AMSOC) HQ Joint Task Force 639 Darwin Australian Maritime Security Assigned Customs Assets Operation Centre (AMSOC Assigned Defence Assets Operational Effect One Command Awareness AUSTRALIAN MARITIMEIDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 6
Awareness Response Assets Customs Bay Class (8) Navy Armidale Class (7) Oceanic Viking Ashmore Guardian ACV Triton 7
Awareness Assets Maritime Counter Terrorism BPC is responsible for Maritime Counter Terrorism Planning Role is limited to incidents in our maritime zones Whole of Government Co-ordination and response Augment the Multi-agency taskforce to manage response Command and control the maritime response - First response and interdiction (where appropriate) Secure the incident site for Special Forces response (if interdiction not undertaken) Assistance to other agencies/groups during response Take responsibility for the vessel following response 8
CT Prevention and Preparedness Prevention Awareness and Patrol Activity including Offshore Facility Security Patrols Preparedness Maritime CT Manual Maritime Industry Liaison Dedicated team Public and industry fact sheets Industry information database Why does it work? BPC is a successfully example of interagency cooperation because: Participating agencies support it Strong level of political will Assignment of assets Professional and dedicated staff Runs on the board 9
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