In a bi-lateral meeting with Australian Border Force (ABF) executives in Canberra on 26 March 2024, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) gave a commitment to provide support through our networks, media and professional development programs to help prevent prohibited vape products passing the Australian border - further detail HERE.
As a part of this approach, the ABF will be presenting at the following events and will explain to members how they can assist in managing this risk.
SEC 77G DEPOT & APPROVED ARANGEMENT FORUM
RECOMMENDED FOR ALL DEPOT MANGAMENT - 5 customs broker CPD points
Sydney: 1 May 2024 (St George Motor Boat Club, Waterfront Function Centre, 2 Wellington Street, Sans Souci, NSW)
Perth: 10 May 2024 (Tompkins Park Functions - Canning Room, Corner Dunkley Ave & Canning Hwy, Alfred Cove, WA)
Melbourne: 15 May 2024 (Mantra Hotel - Tullamarine, 2 Trade Park Drive, VIC)
Brisbane: 11 June 2024 (Port of Brisbane- Level 3 Cinema, 3 Port Central Ave, Port of Brisbane, QLD)
BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM - CPD EVENTS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL CUSTOMS BROKERS - 22 customs broker CPD points
Sydney: 3 May REPEATED 4 May 2024 (Novotel Hotel - Brighton Beach, Brighton Le Sands, The Grand Parade, NSW)
Perth: 11 May 2024 (Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA)
Melbourne: 31 May REPEATED 1 June 2024 (Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields, VIC)
Brisbane: 12 June 2024 (Brisbane Airport Conference Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane, QLD)
NOTE:
- Customs brokers will obtain a total of 27 CPD points for attendance at these two events - this, combined with the mandatory 3 CPD point course to be hosted online by the ABF later in the year (timing to be advised), will meet the 30 CPD point requirement for 2024/2025 licensing period (1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025).
- Detail is yet to be provided in terms of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) requirements for this licensing period - further updates to follow.
PROGRAMS AND REGISTRATION FOR THE ABOVE EVENTS AVAIALBLE HERE
Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF |
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