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Customs
expedites Aussies quick return
By
Merran Teale of Customs
ADF members have been able to reunite with their families faster
thanks to a team of customs officers.
The four officers, two of whom have Army Reserve experience, deployed
to the Middle East to process ADF personnel before they returned
to Australia.
Before their deployment, the officers undertook an intensive three-day
training course with the Defence Force. This provided them with
skills in chemical warfare safety, emergency and safety procedures,
and general military orientation.
Apart from immigration processing approximately 1300 ADF personnel,
the Customs officers, who were based in Qatar, also checked Defence
cargo returning to Australia.
Customs Manager Compliance Policy, Sydney Airport, Matt O’Connor
said of his team: “They were very enthusiastic and excited
to be involved in the deployment exercise and they were keen to
make the return of personnel as smooth as possible.”
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