CONTINUED BIOSECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC)

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued Industry Advice Notice 122/2023 with key dates and information for the 2023-24 CBC.

The CBC pre-recorded webinar will be made available on the department's Learnhub platform from Wednesday 6 September 2023 and must be completed by Wednesday 18 October 2023.

Please NOTE it is essential that you log in and set up your Learnhub account prior the session goes live and  complete the topic "Introduction to Learnhub" before September's scheduled activity.

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.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

17 AUGUST 2023 : WEBINAR - NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (NACC) - What does it mean for logistics professionals
31 AUGUST 2023 : WEBINAR - How to save time, and money on your FX payments

31 AUGUST 2023 : WISTA WA Chapter - WISTA Australia & ICS Celebration 

6 SEPT 2023: DAFF Learnhub Recording Opens - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

13 SEPT 2023 : FUMIGATION FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW CONFERENCE 2023 (13 to 15 Sept)

21 SEPT 2023 : Mark your diary - 2023 Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon (Sydney)
31 OCT to 1 NOV 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Great opportunity to catch up with Kyle Rogers (pictured above left with Tom Jensen from FTA) & Lucas Marsters from Malec - Logistics at their new Brisbane site situated at the heart of the Port of Brisbane.

The Malec Transport and Logistics team aspires to be the preferred partner and cartage logistics player of choice for freight forwarders, and their facility is undeniably designed to offer comprehensive services.

Stay tuned for further upcoming announcements from Malec - Logistics , as they work towards offering nationwide services by 2024.

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

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

LOGISTICS

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

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

SEAFREIGHT

FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of international shipping line notifications from 8th to 14th August 2023 -   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

14.8.2023 : NSW Ports welcomes Illawarra offshore wind zone ... read more
11.8.2023 : WISTA Australia welcomed to the Port of Hobart  ... read more
9.8.2023 : Port of Brisbane - South East Queensland organisations share in $100,000 community grant funding ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Please refer to Menzies Aviation's revised Terminal Service Fees to take effect from 1 st September 2023, for their Australian International Cargo Terminals.

In a broadcast to industry, Menzies have made the following statement; READ MORE

Notices:

10.8.2023 : Menzies Aviation - 2023 Australian Terminal Service Fee Amendments ... read more
9.8.2023 : IATA - Northern Summer Travel Season off to a Strong Start ... read more
8.8.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis June 2023 - Air cargo records the smallest contraction since Feb 2022 ... read more
8.8.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Contraction Eases in June ... read more

BORDER

The ABF have sent a reminder that the cutover to the new Home Affairs certificate will be done in Production at 12:30 am this Wednesday (16 August) morning this week. We encourage clients to test with ICS Test messages before the Production cutover SEE HERE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have been in receipt of instances where customs brokers have raised queries in relation to applications for refund under ChAFTA.

The Customs Act provides that goods are taken to be imported when the import declaration is lodged. The rate of duty is that applicable at the time of lodgement. READ MORE

On 3 August 2023 the Voluntary Disclosures unit of the  Australian Border Force (ABF) updated their web page to provide clarity around these actions. Some of the matters addressed are;

• Definition of Voluntary Disclosure

• Eligibility for protection from  penalties and prosecution

• Submitting a Voluntary Disclosure

• Amendments to declarations

• Line amendments 

Further information is available HERE and also on the ABF Australian Trusted Trader training platform where Customs Brokers would have completed the mandatory CPD unit created by the ABF. 

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 

Notices:

14.8.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice 2023-37 Agreement between Australia and Japan ... read more
14.8.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/36 Exemption from Import Processing Charges for Goods Imported under Status of Forces Agreements ... read more
14.8.2023 : ABF Reminder of cutover to the new Home Affairs certificate ... read more
11.8.2023 : Delivery Address on Full Import Declarations ... read more
11.8.2023 : AFP - Community tip-offs lead to 27kg drug seizure at Sydney warehouse ... read more
11.8.2023 : NZ Customs Release 717 ... read more
9.8.2023 : ABF TC Gazette 23-29 ... read more
9.8.2023 : ABF - Outages ... read more
9.8.2023 : AFP - Sydney man sentenced for 15.3kg methamphetamine import ... read more
8.8.2023 : Strengthening the Supply Chain - A pragmatic and incremental step towards safeguarding importer identity ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at  Monday 14 August 2023

The purpose of this report is to keep industry informed on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry assessment and inspection progress of imported cargo as it moves through the cargo pathway.  LOGIN REQUIRED 

Update – Change of date - Master Consolidator Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season industry information sessions

The original date of the Master Consolidator industry information session has been changed due to the public holiday in Brisbane. This information session will now be presented on Tuesday 15 August 1pm – 2pm (AEST) READ MORE 

Imported food virtual label and visual inspections information video

Imported Food Notice (IFN) 09-23 advises importers that the department has published a video about imported food label and visual virtual inspections.
It provides information on:

• benefits to industry

• what happens during a virtual inspection

• technological requirements for eligibility

• how to register for virtual inspections

• the top 5 food types regularly assessed and cleared via virtual inspection.

 Notices:

14.8.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 169/2023 Scheduled Outage: Saturday 19 August to Sunday 20 August 2023 – COLS, MARS, OPS and PEBS unavailable, BMSB/Treatment Certificate Portal impacted ... read more
10.8.023 : DAFF - Suspension of live cattle and buffalo exports to Malaysia ... read more
10.8.023 : DAFF - Imported Food Notice Imported Food Notice (IFN) 09-23... read more
10.8.023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-50: Plant Export Operations - Have Your Say survey on plant export webpages ... read more
8.8.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-49: Grain and Seed Exports Program - Registration of establishments and fumigators for exporting logs to China ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 8th to 14th August 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 8th to 14th August 2023

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

Notices:

11.8.2023 : Australian Government's approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements ... read more
10.8.2023 : DFAT - Inquiry to strengthen our Trade Agreements ... read more
8.10.2023 : ATIC - Export Update ... read more
8.10.2023 : DFAT - Statement on reinstatement of barley exporters to China ... 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