International Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea Security Inquiry
On 2 February 2009 the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Honourable Anthony Albanese formally directed the Inspector of Transport Security to conduct an inquiry into international piracy and armed robbery at sea security.
On 22 April 2010 the Inspector of Transport Security formally presented his report to the Minister.
The International Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea Security Inquiry Report, and Australian Shipping Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea Advisory Guidelines and supportive brochure developed during the Inquiry process are available for download below.
Counter-piracy and armed robbery at sea preventive guidance information brochure
Offshore Oil and Gas Resources Sector Security Inquiry
On 31 May 2010, the former Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, directed the Inspector of Transport Security, Mr Mick Palmer AO APM, to conduct an inquiry into Offshore Oil and Gas Resources Sector Security.
The aim of the Inquiry was to assess the quality and effectiveness of the current security arrangements and the response capabilities of resource operators and government agencies to a security incident or an attack on offshore oil and gas exploration and production infrastructure.
On 7 June 2012 the Inspector of Transport Security formally presented his report to the Minister.
The final Inquiry report is available for download.
The government's response to the Report by the Inspector of Transport Security on the Offshore Oil and Gas Resources Sector Security Inquiry was tabled in Parliament on 14 May 2013, and is available below.
Inquiry into Aviation and Maritime Transport Security Education and Training in Australia
In September 2016, an inquiry into aviation and maritime transport security education and training in Australia was completed by the Inspector of Transport Security, Mr Michael Carmody AO.
The inquiry assessed the outcomes and overall quality of existing security training in the aviation and maritime sectors and made a number of recommendations to enhance the education and training of staff at airports and seaports. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has commenced a work program to respond to the recommendations. Read more about the proposed changes on the Screener Accreditation Scheme page.
The report will not be released publicly due to the sensitivity of the information it contains.
Review into security at Australian security regulated airports
On 8 August, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Honourable Darren Chester MP, formally directed the Inspector of Transport Security (ITS) to conduct a review into security at Australian security regulated airports.
Progress of the review
The ITS has requested submissions from airports, major airlines, aviation peak bodies and is seeking input from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, the Australian Border Force, the Australian Federal Police and the Office of Transport Security.
Queries and/or comments can be emailed to oits@infrastructure.gov.au.
Terms of Reference
It is important that security measures are kept under constant review to ensure they remain appropriate and are adapting to new and emerging issues.
Australian airports play an important role in providing vital services for many communities, including access to health and education, and supporting economic growth and opportunities in our regions. It is important that we balance the important role airports play in our social and economic wellbeing, against the need to ensure that the overall aviation network remains safe and secure.
The review will consider and report on the security settings and regulatory requirements as they apply to security regulated airports, including if:
- Australia's aviation security framework as it applies to major, regional and remote airports is proportionate to the aviation security threat environment known today
- The existing airport security arrangements need to be strengthened, and if so, where and how this is most effectively done;
- Existing security requirements for airports allow effective responses in cases of heightened threat or new and emerging security issues; and
- Any other issues relevant to maintaining and improving the effectiveness of security at Australia's airports.
