2018 Illegal Logging Compliance Plan

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Before you import a regulated timber or wood-based product, you must have a due diligence system. This needs to describe the practices and procedures you will use to minimise the risk the product(s) you are importing contain illegally logged timber.Your due diligence system must be in writing and should be tailored to meet your day to day needs. However, these key elements must be included in every system:

  • the procedures you will use to minimise the risk that your products contain illegal timber

  • relevant details about your organisation/self, including your company or business name (where applicable), your street and postal address, and a contact telephone number and email address

  • if you are importing the product(s) for commercial purposes, an Australian Business Number or Australian Company Number, and a description of your principal business activity

  • the person responsible for maintaining the due diligence system and their contact details.

Once established, your system should guide your due diligence decisions. It is up to you how often you review your system, but it should be kept up to date and relevant.

We encourage members to view the associated documentation available HERE which provides information on the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' compliance approach and the future focus of our Illegal Logging compliance audits.
 
Further information about the Illegal Logging due diligence requirements can be found on the Information for Importers and answers to frequently asked questions.

Andrew Christie to present at CPD & CBC Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program

Many members would know Andrew Christie from his days as a Quarantine executive.
 
After 25 years' service, Andrew has stepped into private enterprise with his own consulting business - Andrew Christie Consulting - to find out how ACC can assist you with your compliance please contact Andrew direct at Andrew@andrewchristieconsulting.com.au 
Andrew has kindly agreed to deliver a presentation at our upcoming CPD & CBC – Border and Biosecurity Compliance training in Sydney on 10 April 2018 focussing on the 2018 Illegal Logging Compliance Plan (FTA062  - CPD Stream A).

ONLINE COMPLIANCE


The good news is that we are continuing our existing low member price in 2018 at $165 (incl GST) per person / per annum for unlimited access to all online Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses available atwww.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au

NOTE - trial access and further discounts are available for business members looking at bulk purchases.

Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

Based on preliminary discussions with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, it appears likely that there will be three (3) mandatory CBC sessions in the next accreditation period (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019) - an "information" session and separate "activities" for 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangements.

NOTE - FTA will make all CBC courses available during April 2018 and available online viawww.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Following the 2017 licensing review conducted by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, we can confirm that the current 30 CPD point requirement will continue for the foreseeable future.

NOTE - FTA will continue to grow our already extensive library of courses and online assessments across both Stream A and Stream B via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au

 

CONFERENCE SESSIONS – REMAINING PLACES FILLING FAST


Do you prefer face-to-face sessions, an opportunity to network with peers and without the need for formal assessment?

If so, we are delighted to announce that we will again deliver our popular and cost effective regional events structured to ensure that you meet your annual CPD requirements against allocated streams.

SYDNEY

  • Tuesday 10 April 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brighton Le Sands – 15 CPD points - register HERE (SEE ANDREW CHRISTIE AT THIS EVENT)

  • Wednesday 26 September 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brighton Le Sands – 15 CPD points - register HERE


BRISBANE

  • Wednesday 20 June 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brisbane Airport – minimum 15 CPD points - register HERE

  • Wednesday 12 September 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brisbane Airport – minimum 15 CPD points - register HERE


MELBOURNE – SPECIAL EVENT

  • Thursday 10 & Friday 11 May 2018 – FTA , APSA & ICHCA Australia are delighted to host the Global Shippers Forum and ICHCA International conference & exhibition – program & CPD points to be advised – event and registration details are available HERE

  • Tuesday 16 October 2018 (8.30am – 5pm) – Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields – 24 CPD points - register HERE


SPECIAL DEAL FOR VICTORIAN FTA MEMBERS

We have a great way for you to get your 30 CPD points for the new CPD period by attending either day of the GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM AND ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE and our end of year 24 POINTS CPD EVENT - available as part of a limited deal at a low cost of $220 (incl GST) per day!

This special deal is selling out fast with remaining tickets on a "first-in" basis - to take up this offer please reserve your place by registering HERE

For further detail on our online training, conference events or for a quote on bulk CPD / CBC discounts, please contact Caroline Zalai at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878