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FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

MANDATORY CPD FOR LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERS

The Australian Border Force (ABF) will be launching a mandatory CPD session (3 points in Stream B) via their own hosted E-Learning platform during August 2024 - further detail will be disseminated once login details and a commencement / completion date has been advised.

ABF E-Learning Account

Members have reported receiving an email from the ABF that their E-Learning account has been inactive and that it will automatically deactivate at the end of August 2024.

Any members that received the email should simply reply by email to ATTtraining@abf.gov.au and advise that they do not want their account to be deactivated.   

FTA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training online for the customs broker licencing period 1 April to 31 March each year. The cost of a member online training package is $150 (excl. gst) for member organisations with bulk discounts available on a sliding scale.

Licensed customs brokers not employed by a corporate FTA member, can purchase an Individual Membership which includes online CPD & CBC training for the cost of only $300 (excl. gst) per customs broker licensing period.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FORESTRY (DAFF)

The Department has advised that the mandatory Continuing Biosecurity Competency for the current period will be held in February 2025. The recorded resource will be accessed via the department's Learnhub. The assessment must be completed via the FTA training platform "MYFTACPD". The assessment will be uploaded for accredited persons that attended any FTA 2024 face-to-face session or who has purchased a member online training package.
 

FTA ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM - "MYFTACPD"

The upgraded platform provides:

• the removal of the need for promotional codes. The library in your profile will automatically be populated with current course content throughout the customs broker licensing period and advised by email when a new topic has been uploaded to completion.
• high quality training content and resources;
• secure and easy to use 'self-service' login functionality;
• migration of previous history from the legacy system allowing licensed customs brokers to access their online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Attainment Statements for the current and previous periods;

Interested in purchasing a member online training package for the current customs broker licensing period. Please contact Caroline on czalai@FTAlliance.com.au.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

30 JULY 2024 : WA Transition to Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) 

31 JULY 2024 : The Australian Grains Industry Conference 2024 (AGIC 2024) 

7 AUGUST 2024 : WEBINAR - Port of Melbourne Financial Year 2024 Update: Insights, Impacts, and Innovations 

14 AUGUST 2024 : WEBINAR - Revolutionising Document Management with Meshed Up: Unleashing the Power of Machine Learning 
15 AUGUST 2024 : APSA 34th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
15 AUGUST 2024 : WEBINAR - Yojee - Gain Greater Control of Your Transport Requirements and Deliver Higher Customer Service 
26 SEPTEMBER 2024 : 2024 Senior & Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon (NSW) 

Timely and effective support - contact details

To assist us in maintaining our high level of operational support, it is important for members to use the email address support@FTAlliance.com.au. This allows us to direct your enquiry to the most qualified and available team member. Once a case is allocated, we then encourage direct email contact with the FTA team member until the matter is resolved.

LOGISTICS

Fraud Control Testing Framework

The Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre works to continue delivering new guidance and tools, and improve our existing products to help Australian Government entities effectively deal with fraud.

We are excited to promote the Fraud Control Testing Framework published by the International Public Sector Fraud Forum (IPSFF). LOGIN REQUIRED

Vehicle Safety Policy

Model Reports. Physical verification inspections. Expiring SEVs entries. LOGIN REQUIRED

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Veritas offers a comprehensive solution for customs depots and warehouse license holders to meet their WADSIC compliance obligations. By using a dedicated WADSIC portal, authorised representatives can effectively manage their personnel as prescribed in both ACN 2022/46 and ACN 2024/21.READ MORE

SEAFREIGHT

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

Notices
29.7.2024 : MSC Reshuffles its Asia-Oceania Network  ... read more
29.7.2024 : WEBINAR - Port of Melbourne Financial Year 2024 Update Insights, Impacts, and Innovations ... read more
26.7.2024 : International Shipping Line Financial Data Update ... login required
26.7.2024 : Port of Melbourne - Infrastructure, Policy, and Decarbonisation Critical to Securing Victoria's Freight Future ... read more
24.7.2024 : Navigating Rate Agreements: Evaluating the Security and Enforceability of Contracts with Shipping Lines ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

QANTAS Freight Operations

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates on operational matters. 

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

July 29 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

BORDER

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 29th July 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Autonomous Sanctions

Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 29th July 2024

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

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 

24.7.2024 : WEBINAR - Revolutionising Document Management Unleashing the Power of Machine Learning ... read more
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

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

SPONSORS

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

Sponsorship prospectus is available HERE