Australian Trusted Trader - Two weeks to launch (NNF 2016/068)

The following information has been provided by the Australian Border Force and is forwarded for your attention.

"There are only two weeks to go before the Australian Trusted Trader programme officially opens to all Australian international businesses. ATT is open to all Australian international businesses from 1 July with expressions of interest to be submitted via our website.

ATT is a free and voluntary programme. ATT is not a mandatory programme, and traders do not need to be participants of ATT to continue to trade internationally. However, we strongly urge interested businesses to view our website or get in contact with our officers to understand more about the benefits and how ATT may help your business.

It should also be noted, applying businesses do not necessarily need to engage external companies to assist them with the application process. Australian Border Force officials are available to assist your business through the application process and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Want to know more about ATT?

You should attend one of our information sessions! The sessions will provide you with an overview of what ATT is, why you should consider becoming accredited and how to apply. Sessions are currently planned for:

Sydney, Tuesday 21 June
11am to 12pm
Level 16, Gadens
77 Castlereagh Street

Brisbane, Wednesday 22 June
10.30am to 11.30am
Level 4, Port of Brisbane Offices
3 Port Central Avenue, Port of Brisbane

Adelaide, Wednesday 29 June
2.00pm to 3.00pm
Level 5
70 Franklin Street

Would you like to host an information session? We will be heading to Darwin and Hobart in July and are looking for possible venues. If you are interested, please email us.

Email Trusted Trader to register your interest in attending or to express interest in future information sessions. Please include your preferred location as we are planning more information sessions for major cities and regional locations.We are happy to attend engagement or information sessions where we are invited. If you would like to invite us to speak, please email us.

Also keep an eye out for a series of factsheets which will be available in the coming weeks through our website."