Regulator function
Border Management and Revenue Systems
- In relation to the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Regulations 2015, administer appointment (and revoking) of ports, airports, wharves and boarding stations, and require international vessels and international aircraft to arrive in Australia at specified ports or airports.
- In relation to the Migration Act 1956 and Migration Regulations 1994, assume responsibility for the designation of foreign dignitaries.
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance across the border continuum including trade and traveller facilitation and intervention, and enforcement activities including supply chain integrity, customs and migration investigations, field operations and immigration compliance activities and customs compliance within the designated region.
- Administer, monitor and enforce customs and border regulations to support the efficient movement of legitimate goods across the border while detecting and preventing the movement of prohibited goods, and administer the collection of border revenue, regulated goods and supply chain risks, and undertakes customs compliance activity.
- Provide guidance and information to support traders make decisions that encourage voluntary compliance with their obligations under legislation for the importation of goods including the origin, valuation and classification of goods.
- Ensure that requirements and expectations are clear, consistent and transparent by publishing information on the ABF website including under Australian Customs Notices.
Border Security, Maritime Surveillance and Immigration Detention
- Administer, monitor and enforce legislation and regulations relating to the management and security of Australian Maritime Domain to combat maritime security threats.
- Administer, monitor and enforce migration legislation and regulations in response to Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals entering Australia and/or its external territories.
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance across the end-to-end management of the National Detention Network.
