Australian Border Force

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The Australian Border Force (ABF) is an Australian government law enforcement agency responsible for customs, immigration enforcement, and border control. The agency is also responsible for security screening at international ports of entry, including airports and seaports. Through the Marine Unit, the ABF performs coast guard and maritime law enforcement duties and is a component of the Maritime Border Command. The ABF forms part of the larger National Intelligence Community and is an active member of the World Customs Organization. The ABF was formed under the Australian Border Force Act 2015 with broadened legislative powers, including the introduction of sworn officers. A new uniform was introduced, and following the transition, there was an increase in the number of officers authorised to carry firearms. As of 2016, approximately 15% of the Force is firearms trained, which will increase by 2020 to no less than 25%.

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