Senate report pushes for restrictions on imported goods produced by forced labour
Trade law expert Andrew Hudson takes a look at legislation that, if passed, will put restrictions on importation of goods made with forced labour
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Federal government to begin work on Simplified Trade System
Trade law expert Andrew Hudson discusses moves the federal government is making to start developing a Simplified Trade System
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BUDGET: What’s in it for industry
Trade lawyer Andrew Hudson writes on what the main budget outcomes are for the customs, trade and transport industry
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New biosecurity penalties bill could increase risk to importers
Lawyer Andrew Hudson discusses the possible implications for importers of new legislation that will increase penalties for biosecurity breaches
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ANALYSIS: Upgraded trade deal with Pacific Islands
Andrew Hudson from Rigby Cooke Lawyers examines the details of the recent PACER Plus agreement
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COMMENT: Australia joins RCEP – the big new deal comes over the horizon (with video)
Australia has signed on to the Regional Economic Partnership Agreement. Andrew Hudson explains what it all means.
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COMMENT: Congestion and other charges choking trade at Port Botany
The imposition of congestion surcharges by shipping lines warrants fresh thinking by governments
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COMMENT: The Commonwealth moves to rein in agreements with Foreign Governments
Victoria’s decision to sign up to the Belt and Road initiative highlighted tensions between that state and the Commonwealth
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OPINION: Start of new Indonesian Free Trade deal to be a bright spot in our trade agenda
The Indonesia-Australia Closer Economic Partnership Agreement is significant for both countries, writes Andrew Hudson
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COMMENT: New Australian export controls on goods during the COVID – 19 crisis
An update on how the government has sought to control exports of things like hand sanitizer and protective eye wear
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