FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2024/14 - sponsored by Menzies Aviation

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2024/14
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FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

A week in the Nation's capital

Sal Milici (General Manager Trade Policy & Operations - FTA/APSA) had the privilege of engaging in bilateral discussions with key sectors of commerce and regulators including executives from the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

ABOVE : Sal with Costa Georgiadis at Parliamentary Friends of Biosecurity event at Parliament House hosted by Andrew Willcox MP.

RIGHT : Sal with Justine Saunders APM, the recently appointed Deputy Secretary of the Biosecurity and Compliance Group of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
 

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FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Avro Transport - Ron Almeida

FTA had a delightful visit from Ron Almeida from Avro Transport to our Sydney office (photographed with Caroline Zalai and Sally Beeton) - it was fascinating to hear the evolution of Ron's business ... and a big congratulations to Ron with another grandchild on the way.

We look forward to catching up many more members at our upcoming Depot and customs broker CPD events.

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

RENEWAL OF CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCES - ABF UPDATE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have issued ACN 2024/10 to advise industry of the process for updating their Customs Broker Licenses for the period 1 July 2024 thru 30 June 2027. Please ensure your details are up to date and when received you action the renewal paperwork promptly by the deadline. READ MORE.

2024-2025 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES

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.

For further information, please contact Caroline on czalai@FTAlliance.com.au.

Hear from Jonathan Lafforgue - GM of Operations & Environment, NSW Ports as a proud Bronze Sponsor of the 2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball.

FTA SECTION 77G DEPOT & APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS FORUMS

LIMITED CAPACITY - DELEGATES TO BE ALLOCATED ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS

FTA, APSA and CTAA are delighted to host a series of upcoming Depot Forums where the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the 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. READ MORE
 

1 MAY 2024: FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 

10 MAY 2024: FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
15 MAY 2024: FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
11 JUNE 2024: FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 


As outlined in member notices, 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.  READ MORE


EARLY BIRD RATES AVAILABLE - REGISTER NOW TO SECURE THE BEST PRICE!

SYDNEY EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES THIS FRIDAY 5 APRIL, 2024


2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

 

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
31 MAY 2024 VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program


By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.

 


OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

4 APRIL 2024 : WISTA NSW Breakfast & Coffee Chat - Monthly Networking 
11 APRIL 2024: WISTA QLD - Networking Event - Bring an ally 
18 APRIL 2024: CTAA / Matchbox Exchange Melbourne Briefing
 
2 MAY 2024 : WISTA NSW Breakfast & Coffee Chat - Monthly Networking May 
6 JUNE 2024 : WISTA NSW Breakfast & Coffee Chat - Monthly Networking June 
26 JULY 2024: 2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball, Sydney        

LOGISTICS

Come along on Thursday 18 April to a free CTAA container logistics issues update in Melbourne, combined with an insightful briefing on Matchbox Exchange's innovative digital platform on empty container reuse and exchange. The briefing will be followed by drinks & finger food - a great opportunity to network with your peers and colleagues in the container transport & freight logistics sector. REGISTER HERE


 

Charter success with Australia's Diploma of Customs Broking


We would like to thank WiseTech Academy for their articles on their range of courses for those in the International Logistics chain in the latest edition of Across Borders.

 

"WiseTech Academy continues to enhance its Diploma of Customs Broking for Australian logistics professionals, now offering enrolments at any time"


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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

TT Club - Supply Chain Security Bulletin
  • TT Club's 2023 claims data 

  • Preventing a new type of shipping theft

  • The importance of security culture 

  • Secure truck parking standards

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Maritime Day 2024

Showcase your business
 

Saturday 2 November 2024 - Display opportunities available. Don't Miss out. Register your interest now!

Contact Jane Edwards
on 9430 3373 or via email

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

 

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -  READ MORE 

 

SEAFREIGHT

PART X Competition & Consumer Act

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.


 
Port of Melbourne - March Industry Update

The past month has been underscored by positive outcomes, particularly thanks to the successful ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. The ASEAN region is our most important export trade region, comprising 28% of container exports. READ MORE

Notices:

2.4.2024 : PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - for Capricorn Service inwards and outwards service ... read more
2.4.2024 : Baltimore Incident Shipping Line Notices ... login required
28.3.2024 : AMSA - Bulletin March 2024 ... read more
28.3.2024 : Port of Melbourne - Industry Update March 2024  ... read more
28.3.2024 : Baltimore Incident Shipping Line Notices ... read more
26.3.2024 : TasPorts - New Wharf Taking Shape ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

QANTAS Freight Operation - Update 24 - Terminal Service Fee Invoices

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received feedback from members on the significant administration burden as a result of reconciling Terminal Service Fee invoices received extremely late due to the system cutover issues experienced by Qantas Freight in September/October 2023. READ MORE

BIOSECURITY

Document Assessment Outside Business Hours - NEW PROCESS

From 8 April 2024, DAFF will implement a new process for Biosecurity Industry Participants to request document assessment outside business hours. The new process will further enhance DAFF's ability to efficiently receipt, collate, and respond to requests for document assessment outside business hours. READ MORE

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised the return of the Cargo Operations Snapshot. Members will see a few changes one of which is the addition of a section on Cargo Compliance. When viewing the report we suggest members note the Data Definitions on page 3.

 

April 1 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

New Biosecurity Cost Recovery Charge on Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) Declarations

A new biosecurity cost recovery charge will commence from 1 July 2024 – referred to as the Biosecurity Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) Charge. This was announced by the Australian Government as a key element of its 2023-24 Budget Biosecurity Sustainable Funding measuresREAD MORE

Extra Industry Focus Session Added

Following the release of IAN 56-2024, the demand for participation exceeded the available places. In response, the Department has added an extra Industry Focus Group Session.       READ MORE

Notices:

2.4.2024 : DAFF - Export Advisory Notice 2024/6 Commencement of certain ASEL 3.3 standards on 3 April 2024 ... read more
2.4.2024 : Minimum Documentary & Import Declaration Requirements Policy - Industry Focus Groups ... read more
2.4.2024 : New Process - Document Assessment Outside Business Hours ... read more
2.4.2024 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 58/2024 New biosecurity cost recovery charge on self-assessed clearance (SAC) declarations to start from 1 July 2024 – to be applied to the entity lodging the SAC ... read more
2.4.2024 : DAFF - Targeted temporary suspension by Indonesia announced ... read more
28.3.2024 : DAFF - Agriculture Market Intelligence Insights March 2024  ... read more
28.3.2024 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2024-15: Horticulture – Application for the export of avocados to protocol markets  ... read more
28.3.2024 : DAFF - National Statement on First Nations in Agriculture ... read more
27.3.2024 : DAFF - 56-2024: Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy – Industry focus groups ... read more
27.3.2024 : Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minimum Documentary & Import Declaration Requirements Policy Industry Focus Groups ... read more
26.3.2024 : DAFF - Livestock mortalities on the Brahman Express ... read more
26.3.2024 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 51/2024 ... read more

BORDER

Tariff Advice - Delays in Processing

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members have been raising concerns re the slower than usual turnaround of Tariff Advice requests, some members are experiencing delays of 30 - 45 days. FTA have reached out to the Australian Border Force (ABF) and they have acknowledged the slower response time and advise that the auto reply advice on the Tariff mailbox states;

"Due to a higher than normal level of demand the current turnaround time for Tariff Advices is over 30 days. Thank you for your patience in the matter and we will endeavour to have your Tariff Advice completed as soon as possible."'
 

Depot penalties  - FTA seeking member feedback for informed compliance program

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is receiving advice from members indicating an alarming increase in the number of Australian Border Force (ABF) Infringement Notices being issued against Depot facilities licensed in accordance with Sec 77G of the Customs Act. FTA is seeking further feedback from members with details of the Infringement Notices to ascertain trends in the ABF focus and areas where concerted informed compliance attention is required.

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

Defence Trade Controls

The Defence Trade Controls (DTC) Amendment Bill 2024 has passed on 24 March 2024. This amends Australia's Defence export control framework by providing a national exemption to the UK and the US. The DTC introduces 3 new criminal offences to the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012.
 
Further information can be found at DTC Amendment Bill Defence Page.
 

Industrial Chemicals Regulatory News

In this Issue

  • Changes to categorisation, reporting & record keeping requirements

  • New Assessment Statements

  • Additions to Chemicals Inventory
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ROVER Portal rebuild

The ROVER Portal Rebuild is currently scheduled to go live in June 2024. While the focus will be on rebuilding both the RAV public search site and ROVER portal, we are also incorporating some enhancements based on users' feedback. The newly built ROVER system will make it easier (less clicks) for users to add, edit and update information in their draft applications. 

Visit the ROVER Portal Rebuild webpage to stay informed on what's changing. We will continue to update the page with more details and new resources. 

Notices:

2.4.2024 : ABF ICS outage ... read more
28.3.2024 : NZ Customs Release 737 ... read more
28.3.2024 : AFP appoints new Deputy Commissioners ... read more
28.3.2024 : ICS Digital Certificate Renewals ... login required
28.3.2024 : AFP - Alleged Chinese criminal gang accused of laundering $39 million ... read more
27.3.2024 : ABF TC Gazette 24-12 ... read more
26.3.2024 : 18,000 vapes seized in Sydney as crackdown continues ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 2nd April 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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AUSTRADE - Agribusiness & Food News

Southeast Asia is at the centre of global growth. The region is expected to be the world's fourth largest economy by 2040. Population growth, rising incomes and escalating food security requirements will continue driving Southeast Asian needs for agricultural products, including meat, seafood, eggs, dairy products and manufactured foods.READ MORE

Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 2nd April 2024

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

2.4.2024 : DFAT - Resolution of wine dispute with China ... read more
28.3.2024 : Department of Industry, Science and Resoures - Resources and energy earnings to ease on weaker world demand ... read more
27.3.2024 : WTO panel issues report regarding Australian duties on certain Chinese goods ... read more
27.3.2024 : WTO Panel rules that the Anti-Dumping Commission acted inconsistently with the practice of an unbiased and objective investigating authority ... read more
27.3.2024 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more

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

Member Communications
 

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