Aviation and Maritime Security Division

The Aviation and Maritime Security Division from December 20, 2017, included in the Department of Home Affairs Australian Government (formerly the Office of Transport Security within the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development) is responsible for aviation security, air cargo security, maritime security, and various transport security operations.

AMS Division work closely with the intelligence community and industry stakeholders to design regulatory solutions and ensure that travellers and goods moving through Australia’s sea and airports remain safe and secure.

AMS Division undertakes a broad range of policy work on security issues including in aviation, air cargo, maritime and offshore oil and gas, training of screening staff.