FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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 an 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.

LOGISTICS

Sydney Gateway will provide the option for trucks to by-pass local Mascot streets and use high-capacity road network via St Peters Interchange (from M8 and from M4-M8 Link tunnels) and widened Qantas Drive.? Transport for NSW has supplied the below reference materials to assist.
Sydney Gateway Opening overview
Example Freight Route Map
Freight Briefing Paper 

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

Shipping Registration and Coastal trading

The Hon Catherine King MP announced the appointment of Ms Lynelle Briggs and Prof Nicholas Gaskell as reviewers of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 and Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012, and released the reviews' Terms of References.
 
Details on consultation for the reviews will be published on the Department's website as they arise.
 
Information on the reviewers and the shipping legislation reviews can be found on our website Independent Reviews of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 and Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

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AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations

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

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BIOSECURITY

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are seeking feedback on the draft Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 (rules). These are intended to replace the current Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) ahead of it sunsetting (ceasing to have effect) on 1 April 2025. To learn more join the public webinar at 12PM (AEST) Thursday 29 August to explain the rules and the consultation process. JOIN  HERE

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

26 August 2024 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

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BORDER

Australian Border Force intercepts shipment of almost 12 million illegal cigarettes

Australian Border Force (ABF) officers seized more than 12 million illicit cigarette sticks which were detected inside one single consignment arriving into NSW last week. The shipment, which arrived from China at the Sydney Container Examination Facility on Friday (23 August 2024), had been mis-declared as a vending machine, and had evaded duty estimated at almost $15.3 million. ABF Commander Ken McKern said the seizure had taken money out of the hands of criminals. READ MORE

A reminder on some recently advises changes to duly rates 
 

Customs duty rates on tobacco and tobacco products - READ MORE

Indexation of Customs duty rates on Excise Equivalent Goods - READ MORE

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23.08.2024 : AFP and Vanuatu Police Force working together to bolster security in the region ... read more
23.08.2024 : NZ Customs Release ... read more
21 August 2024 : DITRCDA - Independent Reviews of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 and Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 ... read more
21.8.2024 : ABF TC Gazette ... read more
21.8.2024 : Department of Home Affairs - Response to Australian Public Service Commission Capability Review ... read more
21.8.2024 : ABF seizes psychoactive plant in Sydney ... read more
21.8.2024 : ABF - NT man charged over alleged attempt to import morphine ... read more
21.8.2024 : WCO - Current mpox outbreak recognized as a global public health emergency ... read more
20.8.2024 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2024/31 Customs duty rates for tobacco and tobacco products ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 26th August 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 26th August 2024

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

Sponsorship prospectus is available HERE