Prefabricated Homes vs. Traditional Builds
Which One Is Right for You? When it comes to choosing a home, potential buyers must decide between prefabricated homes and traditional builds, each offering its own set of advantages and challenges. Understanding the differences and similarities can help you make an...
The Environmental and Economic Benefits of Importing Prefabricated Homes
In the quest for more sustainable and economical housing solutions, prefabricated homes have emerged as a beacon of innovation and practicality. As the construction industry evolves, these homes offer new homeowners and developers a unique opportunity to embrace...
DAFF: fees that just continue to increase and increase
If there is one department that causes industry so much frustration, pain and unpredictability – the gold trophy has to go to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
DAFF have enjoyed at two increases in 2023, 1) on 16 January 2023 and 2) a further increase on 01 July 2023.
Professional Indemnity Insurance increased 400%
Operating a corporate customs brokerage and a freight forwarding business continues to be a challenging operation.
Businesses importing Fake or counterfeit trademarked goods
If a business imports fake or counterfeit trademarked goods and if the goods enter the country via air express carriers, general air cargo or sea freight – whether or not the goods are under or over $1000 AUD, a declaration (a communicated statement) is required to be made to the ABF). As the trademark owner has 1) a registered trademark with IP Australia and 2) a Notice of Objection (NoO) filed with the ABF, the ABF should be seizing the goods at the air express carriers depot, the air cargo terminal or at the sea freight depot.