The Government has commissioned a joint review of charges, fees and taxes at the border which will focus on identifying where the border charging arrangements can be improved to better support future border operations and outcomes for industry. The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison announced the commencement of the Fees Review on […]
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service ACN 2014/36 advised of the revocation of ACN 2000/30. ACN 2000/30 represented Customs’ view from the year 2000 on the interaction between the relevant Incoterms and liability for customs duty. Specifically, ACN 2000/30 clarified the previous position of Customs as to who the owner of imported goods was […]
The inaugural Industry Summit held on 18 August signalled the commitment of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service to collaboration and consultation with border management agencies and industry stakeholders across the travel and trade environments according to ACBPS Chief Executive Officer, Mike Pezullo. The Industry Summit was the realisation of his commitment to industry […]
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) delivered significant improvements in clearance times for sea and air cargo in 2013. The most recent ACBPS Time Release Study (TRS) measured clearance performance for air and sea cargo entering Australia in the week of 24-30 September 2013. It is the seventh annual study of its kind […]
International trade and transport stakeholders are impacted by a number of measures in the 2014-15 Federal Budget. The Australian Logistics Council say projects announced will increase capacity on existing freight routes and support the construction of new infrastructure.
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) CEO, Michael Pezzullo, spoke at a recent Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee meeting to give an update on progress in fighting corruption within the service.
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