FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices 

The FTA / APSA submission provided detail on the below unfair pricing practices costing the Australian trade sector $1billion per annum; costs that are cascading through supply chains fuelling inflationary pressures across the Australian economy.                                               
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Many thanks to Bryan Clark and Prudence Gordon at Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment for giving me the opportunity

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA & APSA congratulate the Daily Cargo News (DCN) for hosting an amazing event that acknowledged impressive industry nominees for a range of Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Importantly, DCN continue to showcase a broad and important range of categories including customs broker and freight forwarder of the year - a sector, that despite all challenges, keeps international trade moving. We wish to congratulate all individuals and businesses that were nominated, finalists and all those  recognised on the evening are listed HERE

Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics | FTA spent some time last week out with our members in Brisbane town.

2023 FTA / APSA CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS

• 29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA 
• 30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC 
• 6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD

MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.

ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by 31 March 2024

Please NOTE it is ONLY available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal - read more.

REGISTER NOW

24 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA QLD Christmas Party 

29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA 
30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC 
6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD 
7 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner [...]

13 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA VIC - Paint & Sip Christmas Function 

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
31 MAY 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program

By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.

LOGISTICS

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) will continue to provide members access to best practice solutions and updates in addressing existing and emerging cyber security concerns.

• Systems Security

• Insurance

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FTA / APSA request that members continue to provide details of operational impacts, costs (both direct and indirect) and advise whether this detail can be publicly shared (or used on an anonymous / anecdotal basis). Like Shipping Australia, who have written to the Federal Industrial Relations Minister, FTA / APSA is aiming to provide evidence that is necessary for the Minister's intervention under Section 431 of the Fair Work Act 2009. READ MORE

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water have advised industry of the Government's Carbon Leakage Review. The Review released a consultation paper on 13 November 2023. Submissions will be open until 12 December 2023. Industry can also attend a webinar on 22 November to gain further understanding. Links to the paper and webinar can be found HERE

Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

The Voluntary Port Performance Model is Victoria's commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in pricing and performance at the Port of Melbourne. The Voluntary Performance Monitoring Framework includes a dashboard that presents data received from the three stevedores in Melbourne.   READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -  READ MORE 

SEAFREIGHT

DP World have announced another update in that members of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU, MUA Division) have, despite continued efforts to reach an understanding, outlined a further series of work bans and stoppages up to and including Monday 4 December. READ MORE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have met with the Port Authority of NSW (Port Authority) in regards to Port Authority plans to transition port management systems over from the current Sydney's Integrated Port System (ShIPS) to the new OnePort system. READ MORE

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AIRFREIGHT

The following statement has been posted on the Qantas Freight website "A reminder that invoicing for domestic freight and international Terminal Service Fees has been delayed for reconciliation purposes, and we'll provide you with updates once we've confirmed expected timings for distribution."

The Sydney Gateway flyover on Qantas Drive is now open. The current right turn from Qantas Drive onto Sir Reginald Ansett Drive will be removed. Effective 19 Nov 2023, all vehicles heading east from the International terminal towards the Domestic terminal will be directed to the new Twin Arch Bridge. Airport Drive will be closed to all traffic heading east for further works to be completed. READ MORE

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BORDER

The HS Review Committee has made a decision to extend the review cycle for the next edition of the HS to the year 2028. This means that the HS2028 edition will be sent to the WCO Council in June 2025 for approval and officially come into force as of January 1, 2028. The extension of the review cycle was done due to the exceptional circumstances of the covid pandemic and its effect on the negotiation cycle. This change will help to ensure that the HS2028 edition aligns seamlessly with the evolving needs of the global trade community. 

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BIOSECURITY

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) have asked DCCC members to circulate the linked document to members on the matter of a review being conducted into the Departmental Charging Guidelines. The objective of this review is to identify what changes are needed to create a more user friendly and fit for purpose resource for our stakeholders. Deadline for responses is 5 December 2023. READ MORE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) wish to advise that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has issued Industry Advice Notice 243-2023 advising of Revised Approved Arrangements General Policies. FTA sought clarification and further information from the department's Compliance Controls and Strategy Branch who provided the following advice: READ MORE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a Discussion Paper to provide information to, and invite comments from, affected industry participants in relation to implementation arrangements. READ MORE

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised industry that the Cargo Snapshot is currently under review for suitability and context.

While this review is undertaken the distribution of the snapshot will be paused. 

We will be in touch soon with further details.

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TRADE

This edition of Agribusiness and Food news updates industry on a range of trade matters including the 61st Australian Export Awards - also see

• China Update on Aussie wine

• Australia - EU FTA update

• Review of Wheat Port code
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Trade Data - 14th to 20th November 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 14th to 20th November 2023

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources    LOGIN REQUIRED 

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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members.     LOGIN REQUIRED 

13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ... login required

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

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SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE