It also functions as a single voice for importers, exporters, manufacturers, and other groups concerned with international trade. To promote trade and commerce between Australia and other countries by assisting and advising manufacturers, producers, industrial groups, and persons involved in international trade and commerce. To improve, elevate, collect, analyze and disseminate general knowledge or information concerning international trade and commerce. The Council exists to provide a direct link for its private-sector membership to the Federal Government and various regulatory bodies. Such an international posture means brokers are pro-active in global arrangements for international trade.
Brokers are also able to play an active role in legislative changes.
This ensures that commercial aspects of customs arrangements receive consideration when decisions are made. The Council represents customs brokers in bilateral customs broker association meetings. Through this procedure, the Council is aware of relevant industry matters within each country.