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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/PACNEWS Pacific Women in Customs Series “Stephanie, the “trouble-shooter” at OCO “ PR016/21
Suva, Fiji, 23 March 2021 - In an organization, there is always that one person who everyone goes to get things done. At the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), that person is Stephanie Waqanivavalagi who is the “trouble-shooter” making sure operations run smoothly....
OCO/PACNEWS Pacific Women in Customs Series: “Jayvina shares message of well-being through time management “ PR015/21
Suva, Fiji, 23 March 2021 - Jayvina Victus is a Customs and Revenue Officer IV with the Customs and Tax Administration under the Department of FSM Finance. In the 13 years of her career as a revenue officer and in her present role, she has grown both professionally...
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES: “The Bond of Australian Border Force” PR14/21
Suva, Fiji, 17 March, 2021 - Michelle Bond works for the Australian Border Force with extensive experience in Customs. The proud single mother of two is one of the women featured in the OCO/PACNEWS Women in Customs Series. What are your current responsibilities?...
OCO helps members to remain connected PR13/21
Suva, Fiji, 19 March 2021 - Ten members of the Oceania Secretariat Organisation have received communication equipment to assist them in accessing and sharing information on security issues. "The pandemic has forced us to implore new methods of operation where we all...
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES: “Laisiana makes footprints in the Oceania region” PR12/21
Suva, Fiji, 1 March 2021 - Laisiana Tugaga is the Trade and Revenue Adviser at the Oceania Customs Secretariat. A Fijian national, her career has spanned over two decades with 15 years spent in trade and customs. She is one of those women who are making footprints in...
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES “Talei’s contribution to Fiji” PR11/21
Suva, Fiji, 17 March, 2021 - Talei Katonibau is a Customs Officer in the Tariff and Trade Section of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, a position she has held for six years. The Tariff and Trade Section is responsible for the administration of duty concessions,...
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE CAMPAIGN AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL CRIMES PR10/21
OCO Head of Secretariat, Richard Brennan makes a point during the training Suva, Fiji, 16th March, 2021- Through the Australia Pacific Security College (APSC), the region’s law enforcement agencies- Customs, Police and Immigration- are working to improve their...
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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