A new multi-agency operation was stood up in Northern Australia this week aimed at detecting and deterring illegal foreign fishing vessels in the area. Operation Lunar led by the ABF, bolsters our existing operations and presence in Kimberley Marine Park and the Torres Strait. As a part of Operation Lunar, we’ve coordinated assets from Defence Australia, our own air and patrol vessels, along with support from Australian Fisheries Management Authority. With 156 foreign fishing vessels intercepted

All paws on deck in WA training exercise Recently, officers from the WA Detector Dog Unit and Maritime Operations and Marine Group conducted a joint training exercise that involved the boarding and searching of a vessel at sea. Our Detector Dog Units are required to complete specialised training courses to prepare them for boarding vessels at sea. The exercise took place aboard ABF vessel Ocean Shield in Fremantle - providing a controlled environment to simulate the boarding of a commercial vess

13K views · 76 reactions | Small businesses along the NSW border struggling to make ends meet will now be able to apply for new support grants to help deal with the border closure. $5,000 will be available for traders who've had revenue drop by 30%. And $10,000 for those suffering a downturn of 75 percent. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

42K views · 204 reactions | This is the queue to get across the Victoria-NSW border at Albury–Wodonga as police check each car for permits, after the border closure last night. | SBS News | Facebook

Applications are now open for entry level Australian Border Force officers. To apply, visit: http://www.border.gov.au/about/careers-recruitment/australian-border-force-recruit-campaign. To find out more about #joiningtheabf, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abf-careers | Australian Border Force

3.4K views · 110 reactions | A career with the Australian Border...

195K views · 5.8K reactions | The arrivals SmartGates steps are so easy, you will FLY through ✈️ | Australian Border Force | Facebook