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Indon border trespass to be reviewed

Customs and Defence are reviewing the entry of Australian vessels in Indonesia waters as part of the government's Operation Sovereign Borders.

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Customs and Defence have started a review into the entry of Australian vessels into Indonesian waters as part of the government's Operation Sovereign Borders.

In a joint statement Customs and Defence said "the review will assess the sequence of events and cause of Australian vessels entering into Indonesian waters in connection with Operation Sovereign Borders."

Senior officers from Defence and Customs will co-chair the review.

The report is due in a few weeks and may not be made public.

"The (Customs) chief executive officer and chief of the Defence Force will consider release of the review's findings," the statement said.

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The incursions into Indonesian territory reignited tensions between Australia and its northern neighbour and Customs and Defence said the review would be conducted as a matter of urgency.

"The joint review will identify any potential procedural weaknesses or deficiencies in maritime operations and make recommendations to ensure that any immediate operational policy or procedure issues are highlighted and rectified promptly."


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