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Customs Amendment 2022
✦ Plain-English Summary
# Customs Amendment Bill 2022
## What it does
This bill makes a technical change to Australia's customs laws by removing an outdated definition called "Export entry advice" from the Customs Act 1901. It's a clean-up measure to remove language that's no longer being used in how customs officers process exports.
## Why it matters
This is a minor housekeeping change—there's no direct impact on everyday Australians or businesses. It simply removes confusing or redundant language from the rulebook that customs officials work with.
## Key details
- **What's being removed:** The definition of "Export entry advice" is deleted entirely from the law
- **When it starts:** The moment the bill receives Royal Assent (approval from the Governor-General), it takes effect the next day
- **Who it affects:** Mainly customs officials and potentially businesses that export goods, though the practical impact is minimal since the definition was likely already unused
Official Description
Amends the Customs Act 1901 to remove a duplicate definition.
Audit History
Introduced
26 July 2022
Last updated on APH
10 Apr 2026
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