Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee

Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) is a committee for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and international trade and logistics service provider industries to consider tactical and strategic biosecurity related international trade/logistics issues.

The aim of the DCCC is to provide the department and industry with a consultative committee to ensure that effective biosecurity outcomes are delivered without unnecessary impediments to trade by facilitating efficient and effective biosecurity regulation across the biosecurity continuum.

Membership

Current DCCC industry membership includes representatives from:

Board of Airline Representatives Australia
Qantas Airways Ltd
Shipping Australia Ltd
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association Australia
Conference of Asia Pacific Express Carriers
Food and Beverage Importers Association
International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association
Freight and Trade Alliance
Export Council of Australia
Australia Post
Ports Australia

Frequency of meetings

The DCCC meets a minimum of three times per year with out-of-session meetings scheduled as necessary.

In 2025, three meetings are scheduled for 3 April, 31 July and 27 November.

Governance

Endorsed on 25 November 2021, the DCCC Terms of Reference and Administrative Guidelines have been revised to provide a strategic focus.