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 […]
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has released an options paper detailing the announcement and overhaul of the Coastal Shipping regime. “Right now our domestic shipping industry is treading water, bound in red tape, and unable to be competitive both domestically and internationally,” Mr Truss said at the 2014 International Association of Ports & Harbours Mid-Term […]
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.
Legislation introduced to transfer the Anti-Dumping Commission from the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs) to the Department of Industry has passed all stages of parliament. The legislation provides for the transfer of anti-dumping administration from Customs to the department administered by the minister responsible for Pt XVB (special provisions relating to anti-dumping duties) […]
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