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| NOTE - some articles are accessible only with FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN |
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More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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- QUOTE 2020/04 - CS Logistics - Urgent expression of interest - Business Sale
- QUOTE 2020/03 - Looking to buy - Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - ideally perishables
- QUOTE 2019/02 - Looking to buy - Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth
- QUOTE 2019/01 - Corporate Customs Broker Licence
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| WAREHOUSING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING BUSINESS FOR SALE |
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• Annual turnover of over $70m • 14 years' experience in the Australian market • Longstanding Business Partnerships with major Australian Retailers • Extensive global network, covering 90+ countries • Locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane • Urgent Expressions of interest are sought
Email cbergin@rodgersreidy.com.au for a Confidentiality Agreement and Information Memorandum. |
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| DEFERRAL OF GST ON IMPORT CONSIGNMENTS |
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9 days remain to lodge a DGST application (as of today, 21 April 2020)
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has been working closely over the past 3 weeks with the ATO on the benefits provided to importers under the current Deferred GST (DGST) scheme and the potential for further enhancement as a COVID19 relief measure.
While details of any enhanced arrangement are yet to be outlined and clearly require further government consideration, we urge our importer members to register NOW for DGST taking into consideration: - the unique timing opportunity presented for existing quarterly reporters; and
- to be "first-in" to take advantage of any enhanced COVID19 relief measure associated with the scheme.
NOTE: In the current economic crisis, the ATO confirmed receipt of significantly increased number applications for DGST registration. We understand that the ATO have significantly increased automated capabilities, that should process up to 500 DGST applications per day.
Current benefits of DGST
Importers registered for DGST are required to lodge their Business Activity Statement (BAS) monthly and electronically. Once approved, the import GST otherwise payable at the border is deferred until the 21st of the following month. That is, importers registered under DGST will defer the payment of GST on any importation occurring throughout the month of April, until the 21st May. The payment of GST on any importation occurring in the month of May, will be deferred until the 21st of June. And so on, every month.
IMPORTANT: The ATO will allow importers to "opt in" for 3 months and then "opt out"
Further details available HERE |
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ATO - DEFINITION OF TURNOVER
In terms of the Cash Flow Boost scheme, it is noted that eligibility is linked to subsection 4(2) that operates to increase the aggregated turnover threshold for the definition of a small business entity for the purposes of sub-division 328-C of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to $50 million.
FTA has sought a formal determination from the Australian Taxation Office Commissioner for a determination under sub-paragraph 5(1)(d)(ii) of the Act by exempting statutory import charges and international freight disbursements that are paid and recouped from freight forwarder and licensed customs brokerage customers (importers and exporters) - further detail will be disseminated to members today. |
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| 20.4.2020 ATN - PRESSURE MOUNTS ON STEVEDORES OVER CONTAINER ACCESS CHARGING |
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Freight & Trade Alliance/Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA/FTA) sees the move as possibly opening the way for regulation of terminal access charges, also called 'infrastructure surcharges' if the Constance approach is again ignored . "Events have transpired to be the catalyst required to fast-track the long awaited implementation of regulation to stop the use of Infrastructure Surcharges," FTA director Paul Zalai says. "Our message to state governments is simple in what is shaping up to be an extended period of economic uncertainty 'please no more reports, the issues are obvious and we now need decisive action'." FTA/APSA points out that states other than NSW would need new legislation to allow for control on access charging but that provision already exists in NSW. FTA/APSA says it received advice from Freight Victoria CEO Praveen Reddy last week that we will receive "a formal correspondence outlining the Victorian government's formal response" to the Deloitte Access Economics report on port charges ... read more |
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| 17.4.2020 ATN - SHIFT IN IMPORT COMPLIANCE APPROACH AS CONTAINER CHAOS LOOMS |
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Now Freight and Trade Alliance/Australian Peak Shippers Association (FTA/APSA) is saying those bearing much of the brunt are withdrawing their exposure to risks as liquidity dries up. "Customs brokers are no longer accepting the cash-flow imposition of making up front import statutory charge payments and recouping costs from importers on a disbursement basis," FTA director Paul Zalai says. "The 'new normal' leaves importers to either make up front payments to customs brokers or to register via the Integrated Cargo System [ICS] to make direct EFT payments of import statutory charges. "This is already generating early warning signs that containers may become stranded at our wharves, with importers struggling with insufficient cash flow to clear goods into home consumption." ... read more |
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| FREE WEBINAR - PREPARING FOR FREE TRADE AGREEMENT- 29 APRIL 2020 |
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Time - 12pm to 1 pm (AEST) - Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Presented by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Austrade, covering: - Free trade agreements (FTAs) that are in force and FTAs that have been negotiated but are not yet in force, including documentation certification requirements
- FTAs that are being negotiated
- The FTA Portal
- Non-Tariff Barrier work of the Government
- Austrade support and tools for customs brokers servicing exporters in FTA markets
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| This session has been accredited for 2 CPD Points in Stream A (code FTA110) |
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NOTE:
Following the above webinars, an online assessment and resources will be available via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au - cost $38.50
Individual members and employees of Members with online CPD packages (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) can access this material at no cost using the current period's promotional codes.
If you require further information, please contact me on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878
Caroline Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA |
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- Flinders Trade Report March 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Trade Statistics February 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics February 2020 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report March 2020 … read more
- Port of Melbourne Trade Statistics February 2020 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Trade Report March 2020 ... read more
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- Coronavirus Shipping Notices 14th to 20th April 2020 ... read more
- Shipping Notices 14th to 20th April 2020 ... read more
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15.4.20 - The "New Normal" – Importers making direct statutory import charge payments ... read more
15.4.20 - CTAA e-news ... read more
15.4.20 - PPE requirements - NSW Government request for information ... read more
17.4.20 - Port of Melbourne's response to COVID-19 – Update 5 ... read more
20.4.20 - State Governments - Ramping up to take action on stevedores ... read more |
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14.4.20 - IATA - Global trade forecast points to a steep decline in air cargo volumes ... read more
15.4.20 - IATA - COVID -19 updated impact assessment ... read more
15.4.20 - IATA - Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA media briefing on COVID-19, 14 April 2020 ... read more
15.4.20 - DNATA Sydney changes to empty ULD collection ... read more
16.4.20 - Melbourne Airport launches $100,000 community grants ... read more
17.4.20 - IATA - More co-ordinated approach required to keep air cargo moving ... read more |
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| 17.4.20 - NZ Customs Release 557 ... login required |
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15.4.20 - Coronavirus weekly update ... read more
17.4.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Temporary measures to assist with assessment and issuance of import permits due to COVID-19 ... login required
17.4.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - 57-2020 - Temporary changes to operation of post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility at Mickleham during COVID-19 ... login required
17.4.20 - Temporary measures to assist with assessment and issuance of import permits due to COVID-19 ... login required
20.4.20 - CORONAVIRUS updates & COVID-19 air cargo bulletin board - keeping the international trade sector up to date on all must know developments:- Latest Coronavirus Updates – available HERE
- COVID-19 Air Cargo Bulletin Board – available HERE
20.4.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - 58-2020 - service disruption: from 16:00 TO 23:59 Sunday 26 April 2020 (AEST) – BICON ... login required |
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14.4.20 - A message from IFCBA Secretary Carol West - 2020 seminar series postponed to November ... read more
15.4.20 - AFP - Perth man jailed over 2016 WA multi-million dollar meth importation ... read more
16.4.20 - ABF - Australian Customs Notice 2020-18 ... read more
17.4.20 - WCO - The private sector consultative group outlines solutions to humanitarian, government and business needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic ... read more
18.4.20 - Joint statement WCO-IMO on the integrity of the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic ... read more
19.4.20 - Post Mortem - ICS EDI messaging issues - Tuesday 14 April 2020 ... login required
20.4.20 - Changes to Australian Border Force Customs Group structure ... read more |
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14.4.20 - WTO - DDG Wolff: Time to start planning for the post-pandemic recovery ... read more
16.4.20 - DFAT - Western rock lobster back on a roll ... read more
16.4.20 - DFAT - High- quality Victorian lamb takes-off ... read more
18.4.20 - WTO members discuss use of virtual platforms during COVID-19 lockdown ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 14th to 20th April 2020
2020/039 [pdf 243.5 KB] , Case 551 , A4 copy paper, Initiation of a Review of Measures, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Thailand , 16/04/20
2020/40 [pdf 61.4 KB] , Case 542 , Aluminium micro-extrusions, Day 60 Status Report, China, 17/04/20
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FINANCE REPORT
 Please view a presentation by Collinson Forex on 30 January 2020 showcasing latest technology solutions – refer HEREWeekly Market CommentaryMarkets finished the week strongly, with US equities rebounding from March lows, as coronavirus infection levels looked to have peaked in major hot-spots around the world. The modelling looks to have massively over estimated the infection rates and resulting deaths, providing some relief, giving markets renewed confidence. ... read moreWeekly Market Calendar | 13/4 Easter Monday, US Budget, German Wholesale Price Index. ... read more |
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 As we all move through these unique times, we are forced to react to situations that are out of our control.
As the unemployment rate begins to rise, we find ourselves in unfamiliar territory.
As Insync Personnel continue to field many calls from candidates within the industry whom have recently been made redundant, we are finding ourselves offering the below services where candidates are looking to prepare themselves for the next chapter in their career. ... read more
Contact: Leanne Lewis
Managing Director
leanne@insyncpersonnel.com.au
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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| FTA CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM POSTPONED & NEW DATES ANNOUNCED Please note that our revised dates for our events fall within the new 2020 /2021 CPD period (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) and will continue to provide 24 CPD points.
CPD Border Compliance Program – (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021)
NSW: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February 2021 – Novotel Brighton Le-Sands
VIC: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February 2021 – Hyatt Place Essendon Fields
QLD: Wednesday 17 February 2021 – Novotel Brisbane Airport
WA: Saturday 20 February 2021 – Hyatt Regency Perth
These dates have been chosen with coronavirus, winter, peak season, Christmas and school holidays in mind. We have also considered the very fluid nature of this situation. No one at this stage can safely put an end date on the restrictions to travel and meetings that are currently in place. We have looked for the period that provides as much flexibility to allow for the situation to improve and allow us all to resume normal business interactions.
Over the coming weeks and months FTA will be providing free webinars to keep members up to date with any important information to ensure you stay at the forefront of emerging issues.
We thank you for your continued support and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878.
Caroline Zalai - Director, FTA / APSA Secretariat |
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| WEBINAR RECORDINGS - EXCLUSIVE TO FTA AND APSA MEMBERS |
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| FREE WEBINAR- LEGAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2020 - HUNT & HUNT LAWYERS |
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Presenter - Russell Wiese, Principal Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
Tariff classification and TCOs – updates from the High Court and Full Federal Court
Over the past two months, two important Court judgements have been delivered that impact customs broker compliance in dealing with tariff classification and TCO applications. - High Court Pharm-A-Care decision – this case concerned the classification of vita-gummies – food versus medicament. However, the case has wider implications and provides guidance on general classification principles.
- Full Federal Court Alstom TCO decision – this case considered whether for the purpose of assessing a TCO application, a manned train is substitutable for a driverless train. The Full Federal Court decision is important for any customs broker that assists clients with TCO applications.
This webinar also includes compliance tips for customs brokers in managing scenarios impacted by COVID-19 - copy of PDF and recording available HERE (FTA / APSA LOGIN REQUIRED) |
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CORONAVIRUS - GOVERNMENT AID
Phil O'Toole, Managing Director of Centium delivered a webinar outlining the Federal and State Governments Business Support Measures designed to assist your business during these uncertain times with the Coronavirus within our shores - a PDF copy of slides and access to the recording is available HERE
CORONAVIRUS – LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE SECTOR
Russell Wiese and David Thompson of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers delivered a webinar to in excess of 300 registered members on the supply chain - commercial and employment law issues arising due to the impact of the Coronavirus - a PDF copy of slides and access to the recording is available HERE. |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2020 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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