Amends the Customs Act 1901 to remove a duplicate definition.
The definition of Export entry advice was contained in the Act first. The definition of export entry advice was inserted into the Act by item 52 of Schedule 3 to the Customs Legislation Amendment and Repeal (International Trade Modernisation) Act 2001. Item 62 of Schedule 3 to that Act remade section 114C, which deals with export entry advice, and included language of Customs 'giving' an export entry advice, consistently with the definition of export entry advice. The definition of Export entry advice would be repealed by item 1 of Schedule 1 to the Bill, as the definition is out of date and redundant.
The bill should be supported because it enhances the clarity and efficiency of the Customs Act by removing redundant language. This amendment simplifies the legal framework, making it easier for officials and stakeholders to understand and apply the law, thus promoting a more effective legislative environment [Judgment].
While the amendment improves legislative clarity, some may argue that the resources spent on this minor change could be better allocated to more pressing issues within the Customs Act or other areas of governance. The bill has no financial impact or substantial reform, which could be seen as a missed opportunity to address more significant legislative improvements [Judgment].
2022-07-26
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Prime Minister
Trade Policy, Civics