Introduction of the Class 14.4 approved arrangement and upcoming changes to the class 19.1 approved arrangement

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Industry has been advised of the following:

The department is proposing to make changes to two approved arrangement classes.

WHAT IS CLASS 14.4 APPROVED ARRANGEMENT

As part of the commitment to partner with industry in a shared biosecurity system, the proposed class 14.4 approved arrangement will enable existing class 1.1 and class 1.3 sea and air freight depots to perform rural tailgate inspections. The arrangement gives flexibility in allowing approved sites to self-schedule inspections, cleaning activities and release of containers based on their workload and requirements, rather than on biosecurity officer availability.
 
INTERACTION WITH CLASS 19.1 APPROVED ARRANGEMENT

Class 19.1 approved arrangement (non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC)) accredited persons will be able to direct permitted consignments to a class 14.4 approved arrangement site. This will be enabled for all class 19.1 approved arrangements following a variation to the class 19.1 approved arrangement requirements and conditions, commencing Monday 8th August 2022.
 
CHOOSING TO USE CLASS 14.4 APPROVED ARRANGEMENT

It is your decision to use the 14.4 approved arrangement. The department will continue to offer rural tailgate inspections across Australia via the class 1 approved arrangements. The table below provides a breakdown of the upcoming administrative and policy changes to the class 19.1 approved arrangement:
 

Task

Proposed dates

Updates to the non-commodity cargo clearance BICON case publishedMonday 27th June 2022
Version 6.0 of the requirements and conditions to operate under the class 19.1 approved arrangements policy will be publishedDraft: Monday 4th July 2022
Final version: Monday 8th August 2022
Approved arrangement managers will be issued with a notice to vary the class 19.1 approved arrangementMonday 11th July 2022
Continued Biosecurity Competency (live webinar)Tuesday 12th July 2022
Commencement of class 19.1 approved arrangement variationMonday 8th August 2022


Communication and supporting material

To support industry, Import Industry Advice Notices (IIANs) will be published on the department's website in the coming weeks outlining key dates and information on the above-mentioned changes.

Furthermore, the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) activity for the 2022-23 period will provide training to class 19.1 accredited persons relating to the new NCCC concern codes and detailed information on the new class 14.4 approved arrangement. The department will be hosting a live CBC webinar on Tuesday 12th July 2022. Registration details will be published via an IIAN closer to the event.

Any questions should be directed to AEP Support - AEPSupport@agriculture.gov.au
Are you organised for your CPD & CBC training for the 2022-23 customs broker licensing period?

CBC schedule for the period 1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023

 

Approved Arrangement

 		CBC Reference Release date Due date

 Class 19.1 (NCCC)
 		 Mandatory 22-23/01 12 July 2022 8 August 2022

 Class 19.2 (AEPCOMM)
 		 Mandatory 22-23/02 12 July 2022 8 August 2022


For the current 2022-23 period, all Class 19.1 NCCC accredited persons must complete 19.1 CBC Activity 22-23/01 and Class 19.2 AEPCOMM accredited persons must also complete 19.2 CBC Activity 22-23/02. The Department will hold a live webinar on 12 July 2022. The online assessment(s) must be completed by 8 August 2022.

NOTE: 

  • FTA will send through an additional Notice once the Department has provided the link to register for the live webinar.
  • The assessment(s) will be available for registration and completion immediately after the webinar
  • For those who cannot attend the live webinar, a recording will be made available by the department - FTA will make this available as a resource along with the mandatory assessment online via  www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au   
  • The department's preference is for you to attend the live webinar and complete the assessment immediately afterwards to ensure you are up to speed with any changes.  

OPTION 1
 

The good news is that we are continuing our existing low member price for unlimited online customs broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) courses available at www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au 

  • Individual Members - annual cost of $264 (incl GST)

  • Employees of Premium FTA Members - $165 (incl GST) per person / per annum (further discounts are available for business members looking at bulk purchases).


NOTE:

  • For those that have purchased CPD / CBC packages, please use the promotional codes provided to register for 19.1 CBC Activity 22-23/01 and 19.2 CBC Activity 22-23/02

 

OPTION 2


Purchase 19.1 CBC Activity 22-23/01 and 19.2 CBC Activity 22-23/02  (as outlined above is only available after the live webinar) at a cost of $49.50 (incl GST) per course - available at www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au

 

OPTION 3


FTA members who attended a 2022-23 FTA CPD Border Compliance Program in Sydney (Friday 6 May & Saturday 7 May 2022), Brisbane (Wednesday 15 June 2022) Melbourne (Friday 20 May & Saturday 21 May 2022) or Perth (Saturday 25 June 2022) will be provided the assessment (s) complimentary at no additional cost. You will be sent details by email to complete the CBC Activity assessment online through FTA via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au (as outlined above). You will need to register for the live webinar or listen to the recording available on ComplianceNetFTA.

Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA 

czalai@ftalliance.com.au