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MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.

ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by 31 March 2024

Please NOTE it is ONLY available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal - read more.

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31 OCT to 1 NOV 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 

8 NOVEMBER 2023 : Port of Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop 

24 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA QLD Christmas Party 

29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA 
30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC 
6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD 
7 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner [...]

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.

LOGISTICS

Supply Chain Resilience is a major focus for the FLCWA. Our role is to provide direct advice to the Minister for Transport on strategic cross-modal issues impacting the sector. Recently we held a forum of council members and our broader freight reference group (which draws from the freight sector, industry associations, government and the tertiary institutions) to consider what is keeping us awake at night as we look to the future. READ MORE

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 

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

SEAFREIGHT

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have issued the following important updated notification of upcoming protected industrial action at DP World terminals, along with updated commentary from DP World. READ MORE

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to engage with Qantas Freight senior management in relation to the ongoing issues. Qantas Freight provided the following update as at 1230 AEDT 27 October: . READ MORE

Notices:

BORDER

The October issue of the newsletter covered a range of topics including;

• Webinars on proposed regulatory changes

• Have your say on rule changes

• Cosmetic distributor receives infringement notice

• Inventory notices and more
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Notices:

30.10.2023 : Taskforce Storm prevents 13 tonnes of drugs from hitting Australian shores ... read more
26.10.2023 : AFP - Melbourne man charged for helping launder tens of millions from cybercrime victims ... read more
26.10.2023 : AFP - Seven syndicate members charged for allegedly laundering almost $229 million ... read more
26.10.2023 : AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw: Senate Estimates Opening Statement ... read more
26.10.2023 : ABF - TC Gazette 23-40 ... read more

BIOSECURITY

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a Discussion Paper to provide information to, and invite comments from, affected industry participants in relation to implementation arrangements. READ MORE

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised industry that the Cargo Snapshot is currently under review for suitability and context.

While this review is undertaken the distribution of the snapshot will be paused. 

We will be in touch soon with further details.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have developed new guidance material to help importers and processors of regulated timber products to understand and meet their due diligence requirements under Australia's illegal logging laws. READ MORE

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TRADE

Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) - market insights

Austrade has released a new report on our trade and inward investment achievements
for 2022–23, including

• National finalists for Export Awards

• NSW Govt supporting exports to Canada

• East Africa seeks Australian METS know-how.
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Trade Data - 24th to 30th October 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 24th to 30th October 2023

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

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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

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SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE