[gary]

Originally Posted by tlgerdes

Like most things with the current federal government, heart in the right place, head on a different planet. 8/10 for ideas, 1/10 for getting them working.

Hi Trevor,

Just a correction ... the Australian Customs electronic documentation system which
is known as ICS (Integrated Cargo System) has been in operation now for many
years. Certainly it was phased-in for first exports and then later imports in the 2004-2006
period.

This changeover took place during the previous Howard Government.

Some readers may recollect the ICS software gained a lot of press at the time for
its late running scheduled delivery time and its AU$250 million price tag.
Some may also recollect the widely reported furore just before Christmas 2005 when
some importers were running up against technical issues with ICS.
See http://www.aircargo-ap.com.au/ac/leadstory.pdf
See http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communi...9218206,00.htm