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Fact sheet: Queensland border restrictions – what it means for business and industry? To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Queensland Government is implementing restricted entry to Queensland from 12:01am on Thursday, 26 March 2020. These restrictions provide for the continuation of essential goods and services for Queenslanders. Anyone who arrives in…

COVID-19 CBFCA Update – Essential Services I am sure you have been receiving numerous updates on the evolving COVID-19 from various sources, however here is our latest update for your information and to share with clients as required. The industry situation today The latest announcements from the Federal and State and Territory Governments have put…

COVID-19 Urgent Notice: counterfeit medical supplies and introduction of export controls on personal protective equipment 23 March 2020 The WCO reminds the general public to exercise extreme caution when purchasing critical medical supplies from unknown sources, particularly online. The use of these goods may cost lives. While the world is gripped by the fight against…

Maritime Safety Queensland eases unduly restrictive port entry policy – but vital problems remain March 23, 2020 by Jim Wilson Pictured: a false colour image of a laboratory cell culture (blue) infested with SARS-CoV-2 (green) which is the coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease. Photo: NIH NIAID Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has announced a significant…