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Making Australia's transport system safe, secure, efficient, sustainable, competitive and
productive.
The Office of Transport Security is Australia's transport security regulator for aviation transport,
maritime transport and the offshore oil and gas industry. Its role is to make sure Australians and
our national interests are secure through regulation that supports industry and the community as
they carry out trade and travel activities.
The Australian Government takes a proactive and forward looking approach to security
regulation. This involves continuous review on what is known about terrorist threats to ensure
that our transport security system is fit for purpose and security measures are targeted towards
areas of highest risk.
Specifically, we do this through:
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administering the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and the Maritime Transport and
Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003;
education and collaboration;
informed policy advice and design;
compliance and monitoring; and
domestic and international partnerships.
We do this by working with other government partners and industry to maintain a strong and
comprehensive approach to transport security.
Latest news
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Closure of Multicard MSIC issuing body
Multicard Pty Limited (Multicard) has ceased as a maritime security identification card
(MSIC) issuing body. This does not impact the validity of any MSIC issued by Multicard.
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Protecting aviation and maritime environments against serious or organised crime
New eligibility criteria for the ASIC and MSIC schemes to be introduced 1 July 2016.
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Transport security compliance targets ASICs/MSICs
Infringement notices may be issued to individuals that improperly display or hold invalid
aviation and maritime security identification cards as part of a trial commencing in
January 2016.
Travellers
Before you travel find out more about airport security screening. Plan ahead—visit
TravelSECURE
Regulated industry participants
In Australia, putting in place preventive security measures is the responsibility of owners and
operators of transport systems.
Transport security is your business—find out more about your role, responsibilities and the
legal requirements for your industry sector.
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Last Updated: 16 February, 2016
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