We are delighted to advise that John Park [Head of Business Operations – Freight & Trade Alliance FTA) / Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA)] yesterday received the 2024 Industry Australian Biosecurity Award from Adam Fennessy PSM [Secretary - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry DAFF)] at Parliament House, Canberra.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AVAILABLE HERE
Also in attendance was The Hon Julie Collins (Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) who delivered an address including a special tribute to John. The Minister also took the time to engage with the FTA/APSA delegation in attendance post the official ceremony.
We would like to thank all John's colleagues (both past and present) and members who provided testimonials as a part of his nomination.
We also would like to express our appreciation to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for not only hosting these prestigious awards, but for the recognition bestowed upon John for his ongoing commitment to maintaining biosecurity integrity and for an outstanding career in trade facilitation that to date has spanned more than 57 years - READ MORE
L to R - Paul Zalai, Caroline Zalai, John Park, Ann Park
Caroline and Paul Zalai – Directors & Co-Founders – FTA / APSA