Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is the Australian government agency responsible for enforcing Australian laws. AQIS forms part of the Australian Government . AQIS s import and export inspection and certification is essential to maintaining Australia s highly favourable animal, plant and human health status and access to export markets. Quarantine controls at Australia s borders minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases to protect Australia s agriculture industries and environment. AQIS does this by specialist Federal law enforcement officers known as Quarantine & Exports Inspectors, or 'Quarantine Officers'.