“Strengthening Partnerships for Dynamic Solutions and

a future ready Blue Pacific”

Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat

The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) was established by Heads of Oceania Customs Administrations in August 1998 to promote efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of Regional Customs Administrations. The OCO has a membership of 23 countries and territories from the Pacific region, and its principal activity is facilitating and where appropriate helping member administrations align with customs international standards and best practice, leading to greater economic prosperity and increased border security within the Oceania region.

Strategic Priority Areas

Priority 1

Customs Leadership

Priority 2

Law Enforcement and Border Security

Priority 3

Trade Management and Facilitation

Priority 4

Revenue Management and Compliance

Priority 5

Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations

Priority 6

Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat

Latest News

OCO Members Beef Up Border Re-Opening Preparation

OCO Members Beef Up Border Re-Opening Preparation

Suva, Fiji, April 22, 2022: As Pacific Island nations announce their easing of travel restrictions and opening of borders, Customs agencies are preparing for the increase in visitors, which also brings risks of transnational crimes to our shores. This month, the...

OCO NEWSLETTER, ISSUE 9 – JAN – MAR 2022

OCO NEWSLETTER, ISSUE 9 – JAN – MAR 2022

Greetings from the OCO Secretariat! We are pleased to present the OCO E-Newsletter for the period January – March 2022. In this edition we bring you up to speed on: Our activities for the period January – March 2022. Latest news from OCO and its Members and,...

Niue Welcomes Quarantine Free Travel Between New Zealand and Niue

NIUE TRAVEL ADVISORY #13 2022

Travel advisory issued by the Government of Niue Statistics and Immigration Office.  Access Full Document Here.

Events & Workshop

OCO Events and Workshops is a great way to communicate ideas, acquire new skills and specialized knowledge which members can apply to their profession and to better accomplish member goals and values.

Upcoming events and workshops:

  • 01 – 15 Jul CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives – Cont’d
  • 01 Jul – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
  • 08 – 29 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives 
  • 25 – 26 Jul Executive Leadership Retreat – (Heads of Customs) inclusive of Mentoring
  • 29 – 31 Jul 26th OCO Annual Conference, Cook Islands
  • 01 – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives – Cont’d
  • 16 Aug Joint Heads of Pacific Security Conference
  • 05 – 26 Aug CERT III Topic – Enforcement Stream: Electives 
  • 19 Aug CERT IV Topic – Final Assessment 
  • 26 – 30 Aug IPR Pacific Colloquim, Los Angeles, U.S.
  • 03 – 04 Sep Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Annual Conference 
  • 02 Sep CERT III Topic – Final Assessment 
  • 16 – 18 Sep PITAA Annual Heads Meeting, Port Vila, Vanuatu
  • 24 – 26 Sep Customs Control over Trade in Toxic Chemicals, Vanuatu
  • 24 – 26 Sep Business Process Re-engineering Workshop 
  • 28 – 30 Oct ABF Trade Enforcement: Revenue Evasion Master Class
  • TBC GESI Action Plan – Module II
  • 08-10 Nov OCO Staff Retreat (Team Building) & Christmas event
  • TBC ABF Trade Enforcement Leadership Seminar, Brisbane
  • TBC Conduct TRS in FSM, RMI, Palau & Timor Leste 
  • TBC GESI Action Plan – launch of Community of Practice – Module III

 

OCO Member Countries

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