Testing incentive-based drivers for importer compliance

Abstract

This report provides an analysis of the field trials that took place on the peat and selected vegetable seeds for sowing import pathways. It describes: 1. field trial design and implementation, including implementation issues that arose during the trial and affected outcomes; 2. the qualitative analysis of two rounds of interviews with customs brokers and importers on both pathways, assessing implementation, behaviour change potential and compliance costs associated with inspection activities; 3. insights from interviews with DAWR biosecurity operations staff, which focused largely on information and communication issues; and 4. the quantitative analysis of departmental administrative data, ..