Australia’s expanding trade network unlocks greater opportunity—but also far greater compliance complexity. With 19 Free Trade Agreements spanning 31 economies, trade professionals must navigate overlapping Rules of Origin, preferential tariffs, customs requirements, export controls, sanctions, and agreement-specific obligations. A single incorrect decision can erase duty savings and trigger unexpected costs, delayed shipments, or heightened regulatory exposure, making accurate trade-compliance decisions essential to both compliance and commercial performance.
This certified program equips you with the practical expertise to command Australia’s trade compliance landscape with precision and confidence. You will deepen your understanding of Australia’s import and export framework, key border agencies, and the regulatory requirements shaping sourcing and supply-chain decisions. You will also apply major Free Trade Agreements, including AUSFTA, CPTPP, AANZFTA, and RCEP, to secure preferential treatment, sharpen Rules of Origin determinations, and capture legitimate duty savings. In addition, you will build hands-on capability in tariff classification, customs valuation, and Tariff Concession Orders to make defensible duty decisions and strengthen Australian Border Force compliance.
You will further master DSGL export controls, permit requirements, and Australian sanctions, enabling you to identify counterparty, end-user, end-use, and country risks before transactions proceed. This expertise will empower you to strengthen internal controls, enhance supply-chain assurance, and establish robust trade governance from origin to destination while balancing compliance, cost, and operational efficiency. Through real-world cases, you will sharpen your judgment on complex trade compliance decisions and see firsthand the regulatory, financial, and commercial consequences of compliance failures.
Upon successful completion, you will earn the Certification in Australian Trade Compliance and Sanctions Regulations, a distinguished lifelong credential that validates your advanced expertise in Australian trade regulation, sanctions compliance, and cross-border controls—positioning you as a trusted specialist in managing complex, high-stakes international trade.
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This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Engage in 2 days of intensive, expert-led training covering tariff classification, customs valuation, and customs compliance, while building practical command of export controls, sanctions compliance, and supply-chain risk management.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certification in Australian Trade Compliance and Sanctions Regulations, a lifelong credential that proves your specialist capability in managing complex trade obligations, governance, and cross-border regulatory risk.
- Strengthen your command of anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures to anticipate sourcing exposure and protect cost and competitiveness.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisors at [email protected] or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the body that sets and upholds the governing standards for every professional who completes it.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors, complementing the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice, and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Australia’s trade compliance environment has never been more demanding, spanning customs classification, export controls, sanctions, and rapidly evolving international obligations. By the end of 2025, Australia had imposed 3,511 sanctions, while corporate sanctions breaches can attract penalties of up to A$3.64 million or three times the transaction value. In this climate, robust compliance is no longer optional—a single failure can inflict serious financial, operational, and reputational damage.
This certified program equips you to translate complex trade requirements into clearer, faster, and more commercially informed decisions. You will build practical command of Free Trade Agreements, Rules of Origin, and tariff classification, enabling you to secure preferential treatment and capture legitimate duty savings. You will also master customs valuation, trade remedies, and Tariff Concession Orders, empowering you to anticipate costs and drive smarter sourcing decisions.
You will then gain command of the areas where trade risk escalates fastest. By sharpening your approach to customs clearance, cargo reporting, and Australian Border Force requirements, you will improve documentation accuracy and respond decisively to border intervention. You will also build practical capability in DSGL classification, export permits, and Australian sanctions, knowing precisely when restrictions apply and what compliance action to take. Real-world cases involving IXOM, Mazda, ANZ, and Boeing will further sharpen your judgment and reveal the true cost of compliance failures.
Most importantly, you will move beyond resolving individual compliance issues to strengthening trade governance across your organization. You will gain the ability to assess regulatory exposure, strengthen supplier oversight, and implement proportionate internal controls. These capabilities will help you reduce compliance risk, build resilient supply chains, and make confident, well-informed international trade decisions.
Upon successful completion, you will earn the Certification in Australian Trade Compliance and Sanctions Regulations. This distinguished lifelong credential attests to your ability to master complex trade obligations, anticipate regulatory threats, and protect critical cross-border activity—positioning you as a trusted professional who turns compliance into certainty, resilience, and lasting commercial advantage.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Australian Trade Regulatory Framework
- Import & Export Compliance
- Border Agency Administration
- International Trade Obligations
- Free Trade Agreement Application
- Rules of Origin Assessment
- Preferential Tariff Assessment
- FTA Origin Verification
- Anti-Dumping Compliance
- Countervailing & Safeguard Measures
- Trade Remedy Risk Assessment
- Harmonized System Classification
- Australian Tariff Classification
- Customs Valuation Tariff Concession Orders
- Duty Concession Assessment
- Import Declaration Management
- Customs Clearance & Cargo Reporting
- Trade Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Australian Border Force Compliance
- Customs Intervention Management
- DSGL Classification
- Export Permit Requirements
- Dual-Use & Strategic Goods Controls
- Australian Sanctions Compliance
- DFAT Sanctions Requirements
- Sanctions Screening
- Counterparty Due Diligence
- End-User & End-Use Assessment
- Trade Governance & Internal Controls
Your Faculty Director
William “Bill” Cole is a distinguished international trade and customs specialist with 40 years of expertise spanning government, industry, consulting, and academia. His career includes senior and specialist roles with the Australian Customs Service, General Motors Holden, PwC, and BDO, giving him a rare, well-rounded perspective on trade regulation from both regulatory and commercial viewpoints. He has also chaired the Law Council of Australia’s Customs and International Trade Committee and delivered specialist training for leading professional bodies, universities, and industry organizations.
Bill’s expertise spans Australian Free Trade Agreements, tariff classification, and customs concessions, alongside anti-dumping, Incoterms 2020, global sourcing, and customs legislation. Drawing on extensive consulting engagements across these areas, his practical approach empowers participants to interpret complex trade requirements, assess compliance risks, and convert regulatory obligations into informed, commercially sound business decisions.
Australia Trade Compliance, Import Export Control and Sanctions Regulations Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Navigate Australia’s Trade Regulatory Framework: Master the legislation, regulatory authorities, and international obligations shaping Australian trade to make informed, defensible cross-border compliance decisions.
- Maximize FTA and Tariff Opportunities: Apply Free Trade Agreements and Rules of Origin with precision to secure preferential treatment and capture legitimate tariff advantages.
- Anticipate Trade Remedy Exposure: Command anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures to assess sourcing risks before they erode cost and competitiveness.
- Make More Defensible Tariff Decisions: Apply HS and Australian tariff-classification principles accurately to minimize classification errors, disputes, and unexpected duty exposure.
- Strengthen Customs Valuation: Apply sound valuation principles and leverage Tariff Concession Orders to support accurate duty decisions and capture available concessions.
- Improve Import Compliance and Clearance: Manage declarations, cargo reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping with rigor to accelerate customs clearance.
- Respond Confidently to ABF Intervention: Understand ABF requirements and intervention processes so you can handle customs inquiries and regulatory interactions with authority.
- Navigate Australian Export Controls: Determine precisely when Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL) and dual-use controls apply, and identify the right permit requirements.
- Strengthen Australian Sanctions Compliance: Master DFAT sanctions mechanisms, trade restrictions, and organizational obligations when dealing with restricted markets, goods, and services.
- Identify Risk Before Transactions Proceed: Apply counterparty, ownership, end-user, end-use, and country-risk due diligence to detect exposure early in the transaction lifecycle.
Certification in Australian Trade Compliance and Sanctions Regulations
Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn the Certification in Australian Trade Compliance and Sanctions Regulations, a lifelong credential you can showcase on your resume, CV, and professional profile as proof of your specialist capability in managing Australian trade obligations and cross-border regulatory risks.
This certification is a powerful testament to your command of the key regulations, controls, and compliance requirements shaping Australian international trade. The program is developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, and its content has been independently certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Development principles.
Pricing & Registration
Australia
Dates: 08 - 09 Apr 2027
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 12 Feb 2027 | By 26 Mar 2027 | After 26 Mar 2027 | |
| Australia Delegates | AUD 1,895 | AUD 2,195 | AUD 2,295 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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You can download our program brochure below. For any inquiries about this program, please contact our Program Advisor at [email protected] or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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