The meeting was structured around our call for a Federal Regulator to oversee reforms and a detailed examination of the seven (7) recommendations outlined in the FTA / APSA submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Vulnerable Supply Chains: - shipping competition review
- minimum service levels and notification periods
- regulation of Terminal Access Charges
- regulation of container detention practices
- waterfront industrial relations reform
- implementation of Biosecurity reform priorities
- extension of IFAM funding
We are delighted to see today's formal announcement from Austrade confirming IFAM will continue to 30 June 2022 to assist to industry to adapt to the new international trade environment. A joint media release from Federal Ministers Tehan and Littleproud is available HERE
FTA / APSA thank the Federal Government for their positive engagement as we progress through the remaining advocacy items outlined above - stay tuned for more encouraging news soon. Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF |