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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COMMENT: Controls on exports during Covid-19
Andrew Hudson, customs and trade partner at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, on rumours of new export restrictions of certain items during the current pandemic
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ANALYSIS: High Court rules on “Vita gummies” and “Garcinia weight” – A predicament? No, a medicament
The High Court decision on the tariff classification of “Vita gummies” and “Garcinia weight – loss preparation”. They’re medicaments.
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OPINION: China catches a coronavirus and global trade may get very ill
Andrew Hudson from Rigby Cooke Lawyers considers the possible impacts of the novel coronavirus on trade and the industry which implements that trade
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