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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SIGNED WITH AUSTRALIA ON FIGHTING PEOPLE SMUGGLING
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08/08/2001
08/08/2001
| A memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the exchange | of information on people smuggling was signed between Malta and Australia by Mr. Ives De Barro, the High Commissioner of Malta in Australia, on behalf of the Maltese Government and Mr. Andrew Metcalfe, the Acting Secretary of the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, on behalf of the Australian Government. |
| In a brief speech, the High Commissioner said that | although Malta and Australia are distant from each other and vary greatly in size, they are currently facing a common problem, which can only be dealt with efficiently by enhancing cooperation between the two sides. The MOU is an important step in this direction. |
| On his part, Mr. Metcalfe commented: "People | smuggling is a global problem, and only by working with other countries can Australia hope to solve this problem. |
| The signing of this agreement reflects the | recognition by Australia and Malta that it is in the national interest of both countries as well as being beneficial to the international community to identify, prevent and punish illegal activities relating to people smuggling." |
| In the MOU, the two countries pledge to exchange | information in relation to people smuggling activities. This exchange of information will include information on: |
The methods of operation and activities of people smuggling rings;
| Routes and locations used by people smuggling organisers to move | their clients to Australia; |
| Travel documentation used by people smugglers and those who use | people smugglers; and |
| The procurement, production and sale of false travel documentation | associated with the illegal movement of people to Australia. |
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