Further to the notices issued at the beginning of this week, the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has today issued notice no. 64-2024: ‘Changes to regulatory charges for biosecurity and imported food activities.’ In 2023 DAFF completed a comprehensive review of the Biosecurity Cost Recovery Arrangement, resulting in new regulatory charges that commenced […]
On the first day back at work after Easter, the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued three Industry Advice Notices, two of which will be of general interest to Importers and Customs Brokers. Notice 58-2024: ‘New biosecurity cost recovery charge on self-assessed clearance (SAC) declarations to start from 1 July 2024 – […]
Media release from Trade Minister Don Farrell, jointly with PM Anthony Albanese, Senator Penny Wong and Senator Murray Watt, on 28 March 2024: “The Australian Government has been notified that, from 29 March 2024, China will remove its duties on Australian bottled wine. “We welcome this outcome, which comes at a critical time for the […]
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) has just wrapped up a successful ‘India Insights Roadshow’ which travelled through Brisbane, the Gold Coast and eight other major regional cities during the month of March. It gave Queensland businesses a golden opportunity to learn from some of the state’s most experienced exporters who have successfully entered the market. […]
Updated Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) rules have been tabled in Parliament this week, refocusing and improving this program for Aussie exporters, who contribute to the economy in a number of ways and support higher paying Australian jobs. The Australian government has been undertaking a review of the EMDG program, which is already known to […]
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued notice 49-2024: “Approval of new Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) facilities in Japan for used motorcycles and associated parts for export to Australia.” The notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers associated with the biosecurity clearance of used motorcycles and associated […]
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have tested a new hypersonic missile, although the report has not yet been confirmed. This would give the militant group an improved capability to penetrate advanced air defences. The group also claimed Thursday (14 March) that it may begin attacking merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean, opening a new theatre […]
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued notice 40-2024: ‘Import Document Assessment Delays,’ for the attention of importers and custom brokers. A similar notice was issued six months ago (2023-24) which at that time was attributed to the beginning of the Stink Bug season. DAFF says it anticipates its ability to meet […]
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) is celebrating a milestone this week – its 110th anniversary, confirming its legacy as one of Australia’s most significant Ports and highlighting the critical role it is playing in both the state and national economies. GPC is Queensland’s largest multi-commodity port and the fifth largest multi-commodity port in Australia. It is […]
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is today (03 March 2024) making his second trip to Australia in a week, to attend a special summit with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. Mr Marcos said the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne is an opportunity for the government to reiterate the country’s position on regional and […]
