Those responsible for the reporting of the import and export of goods to border agencies may not be enjoying the usual New Year's Eve festivities on 31 December 2011 as they excitedly await the implementation of "HS2012" for...

Australian companies trading overseas face a variety of regulation which governs their operation.  That regulation includes the following:

Australian laws governing trade in Australia;Australian laws governing trade...

Those involved in the air cargo industry would be aware of the importance of complying with the requirements of Government agencies both in Australia and overseas.

One of the agencies which has an immediate impact on industry is...

Previously tax-free Alternative Fuels will now be subject to excise and custom duties after a series of Bills amending the current legislation recently passed through the Senate.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural...

Introduction

The Product Stewardship Bill 2011 ("the Bill" or the "the Act") establishes a national framework underpinned by Commonwealth legislation of voluntary, co-regulatory and mandatory schemes to...

Introduction

In and among the wider agenda of the Australian Federal Budget for 2011 – 2012 and the predictable Government rhetoric as to the aims of Government agencies, a preliminary review of the Portfolio Budget Statements...

Introduction

The release of the Federal Government's Trade Policy Statement ("Statement") in April has revealed some details of the state of the Australian trade agenda. 

The Statement entitled ”Gillard Government Trade...

Over time we have provided various updates on the rights of holders of intellectual property to seize goods at the border arising out of alleged breaches of copyright or trademark legislation.  Those holding intellectual...

The issue of container detention fees remains a real problem for freight forwarders, customs brokers and importers.  It has certainly been the subject of many presentations and questions at CBFCA State Conventions and Member...

Industry needs to be aware of the progress of two new Bills introduced into Federal Parliament on 23 March 2011 which will have an impact on their operations.

The first Bill is the Customs Amendment (Export Controls and Other...

Introduction

There has been significant debate and discussion about the right and liabilities of parties to shipping contracts for container detention or damage charges.  In the majority of cases, the parties involved are...

Introduction

The level of food safety regulation in the United States ("US") has risen over recent years as US governments have sought to protect the safety of food consumed in the United States.  According to the US Food...

By way of Australian Customs and Border Protection Notice No. 2011/04 ("Notice") and subsequent announcement on its website, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service ("Customs") has sought feedback from industry on...

By way of Australian Customs and Border Protection Notice No. 2011/04 ("Notice") and subsequent announcement on its website, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service ("Customs") sought feedback from industry on the...

Introduction

On 18 December 2010, the Assistant Treasurer, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, the Minister for Home Affairs & Justice and the Minister for Small Business issued a joint media...

The article from "The Australian" magazine at the link below was penned by a senior Australian Trade Union...