Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department's class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangement need to be aware of the expansion announced with regards to fertiliser. As of 16 May 2022, the fertiliser AEPCOMM group has been expanded to include...
A new program designed to build the supply chain recruitment pipeline and provide training in key skill gap areas, specifically targeting women and young women to help bridge the gender gap and increase diversity in the industry, has been launched in Victoria. This innovative program aims...
The 2023 WA state budget has allocated $136 million to projects that will increase the capacity of ports and diversify exports across the state. This funding aims to expand the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour, support the Geraldton Port Maximisation Project and upgrade roads and berth facilities...
The Queensland government has announced a $39 million upgrade to the shipyard facilities and infrastructure at the Cairns Marine Precinct. This project, which consists of the upgrade of waterfront facilities, a road upgrade, bridge, two wharves and a common user facility, will enhance capabilities and opportunities...
The Australian Government has announced that the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement will come into force 31 May 2023. This agreement will remove tariffs from over 99% of Australian goods exported to the UK. The goods included in this agreement are wine, short and medium grain...
China's Ministry of Commerce has confirmed that it is willing to work with the Australian government to resolve the wine tariff dispute. This wine tariff, which was placed upon Australian wine producers in November 2022, saw wine exports to China fall from $1.3 billion per...
In a tripartite deal with the US and UK, Australia has announced a plan to acquire a fleet of up to eight nuclear-powered submarines, which is forecast to cost up to $368 billion between now and the mid 2050s. According to the Australian Government, this AUKUS...
Work has commenced on improving Tasmania's state road network under the $100 million Freight Capacity Upgrade Program. This program aims to increase the freight capacity of critical and regional freight routes throughout Tasmania by strengthening or replacing various bridges and improving sections of roads, ultimately increasing...
In 2022, Australian wine exports to Southeast Asia grew by 16 per cent in value to $305 million and 56 per cent in volume to 27 million litres. Consisting of a diverse group of markets and home to more than 686 million people, the nations of...
The Federal and Victorian Government in association with the Australasian Railway Association have signed an agreement to improve the country's rail infrastructure so it can form a bigger role in the national economy while delivering more freight services. In the near future the Government will appoint...