2023 Continuing Professional Development
   Mandatory Australian Border Force module
for Licensed Customs Brokers

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 Department's ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal.  READ MORE

2023 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

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

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics at FTA, joined Industry professionals and delegates to explore how the region can maximise its infrastructure and create innovative solutions to continue on its vision to become a major inland port. The event focused on growth opportunities with supply chain expansion, road and rail networks, air connectivity, decarbonisation, sustainability, and social practices all discussed at length.

UPCOMING EVENTS

17 JULY 2023: CONFERENCE - SEA CONTAINER CLEANLINESS BRISBANE - 17 TO 19 JULY 2023 [...]
21 JULY 2023: 2023 Care-Factor - Industry Charity Trade Ball [...]
3 AUGUST 2023  Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) 33rd AGM [...]
6 SEPTEMBER 2023: DAFF Learnhub Recording Opens - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) [...]
21 SEPTEMBER 2023 : Mark your diary - 2023 Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon (Sydney) [...]
31 OCTOBER 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 31 oct to 1 Nov 2023 [...]

3 MAY 2024 : 2024 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program - 3 May 2024 [...]
4 MAY 2024 : 2024 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program - 4 May 2024 [...]
11 MAY 2024 : 2024 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program - 11 May 2024 [...]
31 MAY 2024 : 2024 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program - Friday 31 May 2024 [...]
1 JUNE 2024 : 2024 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program - Saturday 1 June 2024 [...]
12 JUNE 2024 : 2024 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program - 12 June 2024 [...]

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are delighted to announce a further enhancement to our member and training participants' communication service. Acknowledging the rapidly expanding and diverse coverage of our notices, we now have an ability for recipients to select what type of notifications they receive. Members can also update all other subscription details from the same link to help us send more targeted messaging to best meet your needs. -  READ MORE

On 1 July 2023 there were a number of changes that your business should be aware of, including changes to the national minimum wage, super guarantee rate and business name fees. - READ MORE 

LOGISTICS

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

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

SEAFREIGHT

DP World Fremantle Terminal has advised that they have completed in-gate systems testing of the new Truck Marshalling Area (TMA) and they are now " live" effective, Monday, 10 July 2023.

DP World Fremantle has produced an Introduction Video, and request that Fremantle wharf carriers share the video with fleet controllers, drivers and sub-contractors. -  READ MORE 

Please note the latest update received from our colleagues at the Freight Management Association of Canada in relation to the current delays  being experienced. - READ MORE

FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 4th to 10th July 2023 - READ MORE 

Notices:

6.7.2023 : Port of Townsville - Time is running out to complete our Port's 2023 Community Survey... read more
6.7.2023 : Southern Ports Authority - New Export Deals for Esperance ... read more
5.7.2023 : Flinders Ports Holdings - National Resource Review Magazine ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Notices:

10.7.2023 : IATA Statement on Schiphol Airport Capacity Cuts ... read more
6.7.2023 : FIATA renews partnership with CargoWise for second year in collaborative effort to enhance digital trade for global forwarding sector... read more
6.7.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Demand Remains Weak in May ... read more

BORDER

Another great update from the Australian Border Force on what is happening in the International Trade Space as well as their border protection efforts. Unfortunately the stats in regards to breach's of the Customs Act are still high in regards to Sections 33 and 77R.      READ MORE

Sec 77G Depot - Questions and Answers

Following the recent webinar delivered by Russell Wiese of CGT Law, FTA has prepared the following content in response to member enquiries. Please note the contents of this webpage does not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. LOGIN REQUIRED 

FIATA have provided an update on the changes effected on 1 July 2023 as regards the import process when sending goods into Brazil. These changes may have an impact on documents Australian exporters provide for clearance - READ MORE

Notices:

10.7.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 Completing Mandatory Continuing Professional Development for Licensed Customs Brokers Update 3rd July 2023 ... read more
10.7.2023 : WCO reiterates commitment to combating global illicit trafficking of synthetic drugs ... read more
7.7.2023 : ABF - Goods Compliance Update - Autumn 2023 ... read more
7.7.2023 : AFP - 460kg of cocaine seized and two arrests ... read more
7.7.2023 : NZ Customs Release 713 ... read more
6.7.2023 : NZ Customs Payment Portal availability ... read more
6.7.2023 : AFP - Sydney man charged for making threats against Sydney Airport ... read more
5.7.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/17 Deferred Settlement of Excise Duty and Excise-Equivalent Customs Duty ... read more
5.7.2023 : ABF TC Gazette 23-24 ... read more
5.7.2023 : AFP - Four people arrested for allegedly importing 233kg of meth in industrial pulley ... read more

The  Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry is regularly contacted by representatives from Australian companies and organisations that cannot access their company or organisation's BICON account. This can occur if an employee creates a single-user BICON account, and the BICON account details are not available to other staff if the employee goes on extended leave or permanently leaves the company or organisation. READ MORE 

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at  Monday 10 July 2023

This report will be shared by the department on a weekly basis.  Work is underway by the department for this to be published directly on the Biosecurity website. READ MORE  

Key dates and information for the 2023-24 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period

Key dates for the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) 2023-24 period have now been published on the CBC activities webpage.

The CBC webinar activity for this period will be pre-recorded and made available on the Learnhub platform from Wednesday, 6 September 2023. As a result of these changes, there will no longer be a requirement to register your attendance for the event. Accredited persons must ensure that they have set up and logged into their Learnhub account. It is recommended that accredited persons also complete the 'Introduction to Learnhub' training prior to accessing the CBC activity. READ MORE

 Notices:

10.7.2023 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2023/10 ... read more
10.7.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-41: Horticulture - New Zealand industry inspections to be discontinued  ... read more
10.7.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 146/2023 Ensuring continued access to BICON accounts ... read more
10.7.2023 : DAFF - IAN 145-2023: Scheduled Outage: Friday 14 July 2023 – Biosecurity Portal ... read more
10.7.2023 : DAFF - Imported food Failing food report - April 2023 ... read more
7.7.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-40 Horticulture – New market access for Hass avocados to Thailand ... read more
7.7.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-39 Plant Export Operations – Export systems expected maintenance outage ... read more
7.7.2023 : DAFF - Industry advice notice 2023-06- Fish- Export documentation system planned outage ... read more
7.7.2023 : DAFF - Industry advice notice 2023-07- Egg- Export documentation system planned outage ... read more

6.7.023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-26 Dairy – Export Documentation System Planned Outage ... read more

5.7.2023 : DAFF - 143-2023: Offshore treatment provider list now live ... read more
5.7.2023 : DAFF - 144-2023: Changes to the incoming passenger video used by airlines ... read more

TRADE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) would like to advise that the much anticipated Simplified Trade System (STS) Consultation Paper was released yesterday, 26 June 2023, in conjunction with the summit being held in Melbourne. - responses to the 25 questions are required by 24 July 2023.- READ MORE

The Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 establishes AICIS as the regulatory scheme for the importation and manufacture (introduction) of industrial chemicals in Australia. This Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) provides information on how the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement cost recovery for its regulatory activities in 2023-24. READ MORE

Trade Data - 4th to 10th July 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Notices:

10.7.2023 : WTO - Report shows many G20 export restrictions remain in place, including on food and fertilizers ... read more
10.7.2023 : WTO - STDF Annual Report: Adapting and learning to facilitate safe trade in food ... read more
10.7.2023 : WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles ... read more
7.7.2023 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
5.7.2023 : Austrade - Have your say on the strategic refocus of the EMDG program ... read more

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 

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