Brian is a former customs officer, having had 36 years experience with the Australian Customs Service. He is a specialist consultant in tariff classification, review, the development and application of tariff policy and systems, and related staff development.

Brian has been involved with the Australian Harmonized Tariff since 1983 and his range of experience extends across the fields of tariff publication, tariff legislation, administration and training. He has designed and delivered both national and international training across a range of tariff-related subjects where his clients have included customs officials, other government officers and industry personnel.