16.5 CPD points / CBC session 1 (for new accreditation period)

Stephen Skehill (Chairman NCBLAC) 
Customs Broker Licensing - outcomes from the licensing review, management considerations and essential tips for licence applicants
(2 CPD points - Stream B)

Stephen Skehill has been the Chair of the National Customs Broker Licensing Advisory Committee for the last 7 years and thus has a valuable insight into not only issues arising from applications for new broker licences but also broker default that may call into question whether an existing licence should be revoked. 

Crowe Horwath - Andrew Curdie & Jay Cook
Export Controls & Duty Drawbacks - Australian Trusted Trader Update (Duty Deferral and Streamlined Cargo Reporting)
(1.5 CPD points - Stream A)

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Compliance with North Asian FTAs – emergence of India and Indonesia FTAs
(3 CPD points - Stream A)
 

Australian Border Force
Compliance Update - Asbestos and complianceareas of focus
(3 CPD points - Stream A)
 

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Continued Biosecurity Competency
(3 CPD points - Stream A)

Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - Lynne Grant
(4 CPD points - Stream B)

The Australian Consumer Law – What does it mean for customs brokers and freight forwarders

• Avoiding anti-competitive behaviour – lessons from recent cases for forwarders and customs brokers

• Can providing incorrect customs or logistics advice expose you to a claim for misleading and deceptive conduct

• The consumer guarantees to provide services with due care and skill – what does it mean in your industry

• Unfair contract terms – What can we learn from the ACCC's recent report

• Excluding liability – special provisions for transport contracts