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The Bali Process: a model for regional cooperation in the fight against human trafficking Presentation by Australian Co-Chair of the Bali Process Mr Michael Potts Australian Ambassador for People Smuggling

Introduction to the Bali Process n February 2002: Regional Ministerial Conference in Bali n Co-chaired by Australia and Indonesia n Committed to disrupting people smuggling and trafficking, and established a framework for future action n 2003: Second Ministerial Conference in Bali n Agreed to practical cooperation to combat people smuggling n Senior Officials review in 2004 n 47 countries and nine international organisations recommended a streamlined program for combating people smuggling

Bali Process Ministerial Objectives n More effective information and intelligence sharing; n Improved cooperation among regional law enforcement agencies; n Enhanced cooperation on border and visa systems; n Increased public awareness to discourage illegal activities; n Enhanced effectiveness of return as a deterrence from people smuggling; n Cooperation in identifying illegal migrants and trafficking victims; n National legislation to criminalise people smuggling and trafficking; and n Protection and assistance to victims of trafficking.

Characteristics of the Bali Process n Engages at domestic, bilateral, regional and international levels to combat human trafficking n Inclusive and collaborative arrangement, focused on the Asia-Pacific region, but stretching across the globe n Strong focus on building cooperative operational relationships and delivering practical outcomes

Focus on Trafficking in Persons Bali Process methods of combating people trafficking: n A Whole-of-Government response n Developing model legislation n Training for law enforcement officers in assisting victims n Enhancing operational techniques relating to child sex tourism

Future of the Bali Process n People smuggling and trafficking will continue to be threats n Bali Process is a strong example of the valuable role Regional Consultative Processes can play in combating trafficking n The Bali Process Steering Group will continue to develop and coordinate a forward program of initiatives