Australian Border Force Media Release Prohibited Asbestos Laws into Australia
Below is link to a recent Australian Border Force (ABF) media release on prohibited import asbestos laws into Australia . This is not going away but becoming more complex. Contact me at Personal Import anytime to discuss or if you require further information. Note: the prohibited asbestos Laws also applies to those vehicles being exported […]
ASBESTOS AWARENESS ON IMPORTED MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER IMPORTED GOODS INTO AUSTRALIA
Hi all attended a Asbestos awareness seminar on imported goods last Monday 30/4 in Brisbane. Seems I was the only customs broker / freight forwarder from a group of over 80 people who attended. So either all the other customs brokers know their stuff or not bothered to keep up to date. Why Personal Import […]
REMOVING LUXURY CAR TAX ON RE-IMPORTED CARS FOLLOWING REFURBISHMENT OVERSEAS
The Government will remove luxury car tax on cars re-imported into Australia, following a refurbishment overseas, from 1 January 2019. Currently, cars that are refurbished in Australia are not subject to luxury car tax. However, cars exported from Australia to be refurbished overseas and then re-imported are subject to the tax where the value […]
Biggest changes to cars rules in 30 years in Australia
Biggest changes to cars rules in 30 years in Australia See link below http://www.news.com.au/…/n…/81ec8464ce49d848961458a7500dacf9 Australian car regulations: sweeping changes to car import rules and safety recalls THE world’s fastest, rarest and most expensive supercars — previously banned because they’re made only in left-hand-drive — are one step closer to… news.com.au
Australian Border Force detects asbestos in classic cars, owners risk thousands of dollars in fines
Hi all and see article below and even more important now to use a company like Personal Import P/L to ensure your vehicle is asbestos free and compliant before shipping to Australia. We can now arrange pre export asbestos testing in USA , UK , NZ and South Africa. if unsure or have any queries […]
TOTOTA AUSTRALIA CLOSES ITS DOORS
TOYOTA AUSTRALIA CLOSES ITS DOORS MEDIA RELEASE – 3 OCTOBER 2017 The Australian Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (AIMVIA) would like to congratulate Toyota Australia on its rich manufacturing history in Australia, building vehicles such as the iconic Toyota. Like many, we commiserate with the 2,500 staff members who lost their jobs today. The future […]
PROPOSED CHANGES TO LEGISLATION WILL COST AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY HUNDREDS OF JOBS
See below form the Australian Imported Motor Vehicle Association (AIMVIA) and especially the last paragraph on grave concerns over integrity within this Government Department doing this review on the Motor Vehicle Standards Act. PROPOSED CHANGES TO LEGISLATION WILL COST AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY HUNDREDS OF JOBS MEDIA RELEASE – 16 August 2017 **FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION** … The […]
NEW MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARDS ACT REVIEW
Hi all and see this media release. Current import rules on Personal Imports and pre 1989 vehicle still unchanged . Again the government have taken sides with new car manufacturers and dealerships with no consideration to small business and the motor vehicle importing community. Australians will still continue to be forced to pay high prices […]
ASSURANCES THAT IMPORTED MOTOR VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS
All importers see Notice below just issued by Australian Border Force on imported goods that may contain Asbestos. Even more important now to ensure any imported motor vehicle is compliant .Contact us at Personal Import if unsure or require information on measures to ensure you are compliant. DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION […]
The new Home Affairs Ministry and the wider impact on trade
The new Home Affairs Ministry and the wider impact on trade 19 July 2017 Customs & Trade International Yesterday (18 July 2017) saw the announcement of the creation of a new ‘Home Affairs’ portfolio with responsibility for Australia’s immigration, border protection and domestic security agencies. Modelled more on the UK’s ‘Home Office’ concept as opposed to the […]