19 December 2014
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industry, including importers and customs brokers.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture (the department) has updated its advice of 27 November 2014 relating to the application of overtime fees for the 30 and 31 December 2014. In brief, the Department will not require its officers to charge overtime for quarantine services provided during ordinary hours of duty (6.30am to 6.30pm) over the departmental shutdown period of 30 and 31 December 2014.
The Quarantine Fees and Charges Guideline have been updated to reflect this change.
Further information
Further information can be found at Quarantine Fees and Charges Guidelines.