164. The representative of Australia said that it was important to take note of the EC's request that any discussion be positive and not involve finger-pointing. While he could support a discussion of border enforcement issues, he said that the outcome intended by the European Communities had to be clarified first. Given the resource and cost implications of any changes to border enforcement measures, it was important to have a more detailed analysis of the perceived problems before coming to any official view. There was also a need to consider the extent to which these issues were considered in other forums, particularly in the WCO, in order to avoid duplication of work.
