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Join the CCES and INCU communities for a one-off, not to be missed conversation between Professor David Widdowson AM and Michael Outram APM, Former Commissioner, Australian Border Force to discuss what effective leadership looks like in high‑pressure, high‑stakes environments, exploring lessons learned, the importance of culture and integrity, and how leaders at every level can navigate uncertainty while supporting their people.Read More
- Date:03/11/2026 07:00 PM - 03/11/2026 08:00 PM
- Location Online Event
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Commentary & Insights
In conversation with Michael Outram APM (Retd) - Key insights and take-aways
This webinar brought Michael into conversation with Professor David Widdowson to discuss what effective leadership looks like in high pressure, high stakes environments, exploring leadership lessons learned, the importance of culture and integrity, and how leaders at every level can navigate uncertainty while supporting their people.
Advancing Customs Through Shared Knowledge: Write for the WCJ!
If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should really write about this,” or “The Customs perspective needs to be better understood” chances are you are exactly the person the World Customs Journal (WCJ) and its global audience wants to hear from.
Green Customs in Action Webinar - October 2025
On 16 October 2025, the CCES Community hosted a webinar entitled Green Customs in Action which aimed to provide a snapshot on progress associated with WCO Green Customs Action Plan including implementation of multilateral environmental agreements and efforts to green operations and value chains. This article summarises the key take-aways.
Key take-aways from the e-commerce boom webinar.
On 7 August 2025, the CCES Community hosted a webinar on the e-commerce boom exploring how customs are adapting and responding to the increase in low-value shipments, mainly parcels, shipped directly from the supplier to the consumer. This article summarises the key takeaways.
Customs cooperation in the Pacific webinar
On 5 June 2025, the CCES Community Network hosted a webinar on Customs Cooperation in the Pacific - Ingredients for Success. This article outlines the key take-aways from the session.
Advancing the professionalism of customs: key themes and take-aways
On 3 April 2025, the CCES Community Network hosted a webinar on Advancing the Professionalism of Customs. This article outlines the key themes and take-aways from the session.