On the cover: Australian Customs helps protect the environment in remote areas, including the Great Barrier Reef and Ashmore Reef. Customs National Marine Unit and Coastwatch assist by carrying out maritime surveillance as well as giving support to research and other environmental activities for client agencies. Australian Customs is also part of the world-wide initiative in the fight against wildlife crime. From the CEO Customs new Minister - an old hand East Timor reflections Top Public Service award for Customs Life in East Timor - a personal account Customs looking after the environment Protecting an environment 'magnifique' - Ashmore Conservation crusade - the Great Barrier Reef Wildlife crime Customs and AQIS working together - foot and mouth Taking care of business Integrity - a Customs perspective Digital signatures - a passport to Customs new cargomanagement system Accurate export information a necessity Toward the future Beyond the horizon - the challenges facing Australian Customs Local solutions in global Customs work The Olympic legacy Customs and Federation Hands-on Customs exhibition a success Henry Parkes - a literary Customs officer Statistics VOLUME 4 • No 1 • MAY 2001 Published by Corporate Communication Australian Customs Service 5 Constitution Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Phone: (02) 6275 6832 Fax: (02) 6275 6992 http://www.customs.gov.au    communication@customs.gov.au

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