WA DEPOT RECEIVES SUSPENSION NOTICE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice that a Western Australian Section 77G Depot has been issued a "Surrender Notice" by the Australian Border Force (ABF) - the depot's notice to clients is available HERE (FTA/APSA MEMB LGIN REQUIRED) 

In parallel to this action, FTA met with the Superintendent Customs Licensing on Friday 23 February 2024 who explained circumstances whereby licensing applications fail to meet requirements, where existing Sec 77G Depots are required to notify business structure changes and consequences of incorrect / incomplete applications for relocation.

In response to the FTA request, the ABF have committed to dedicate 20 minutes of licensing content as a part of their broader compliance presentation at the below Depot Forums.

REQUEST FOR MEMBER FEEDBACK 

As outlined in our previous notice titled  $600K IN ONE QUARTER - DEPOT PENALTIES,FTA is seeking further feedback from members on Infringement Notices, licensing and broader related matters to ascertain trends in the ABF focus and areas where concerted informed compliance attention is required.

Please send details of the Infringement Notice and / or associated circumstances to Tom Jensen (Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA). All material will be treated on a confidential basis. 

DEPOT FORUMS

FTA  is hosting a series of upcoming Depot Forums in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane where Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and Australian Border Force (ABF) senior officers will deliver presentations on emerging reforms and current compliance activity to assist in managing your Section 77G Depot and Approved Arrangement facilities.

Each session will be facilitated by Andrew Christie - Andrew Christie Consulting  and chair of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Biosecurity Treatment Provider Reference Group (BTPRG). 

FTA, APSA & CTAA Member Rate : $110 including gst
Non-Member Rate: $148.50 including gst

Registration from 8.00am for commencement at 8.20am - formalities conclude at 12pm
Morning tea & light networking lunch provided