FJT Logistics News Brief: June 2026
Dear Partners & Friends,
Here we are, with another financial year ending, a very tough one under many different aspects. Most probably, one of the most complex we have had since we started!
Several wars, the petrol crisis, duty issues with the new policies of the USA administration, Australian inflation, increases by the RBA in Australia, and the increase of Australian public debt, to mention a few of the most important factors.
The company challenged itself by applying one of the toughest levels of resilience possible to cope with many changes and adapt to the difficulties that the current financial year has presented to us. However, we are pleased to see that FJT will finish the year not in a vulnerable position, but prepared for the new one with many positive changes.
We revisited our company structure, and we have a lot of new young people trying to help us move forward towards the future. Perth, for example, is a very young team full of enthusiasm, energy, and purpose. Adelaide is stronger than ever despite a good part of the team being relatively new to our organisation. Melbourne, the big oak of the company, continues moving forward at a constant speed. Sydney is now a consolidated team with great satisfaction in warehouse activities in particular, but not only. Brisbane has now settled well into warehouse services and is building new strategies to create a competitive team to support both local and interstate customers.
Year End Reflection | Resilience, Growth and Looking Ahead
We revisited our company structure, and we have a lot of new young people trying to help us move forward towards the future. Perth, for example, is a very young team full of enthusiasm, energy, and purpose. Adelaide is stronger than ever despite a good part of the team being relatively new to our organisation. Melbourne, the big oak of the company, continues moving forward at a constant speed. Sydney is now a consolidated team with great satisfaction in warehouse activities in particular, but not only. Brisbane has now settled well into warehouse services and is building new strategies to create a competitive team to support both local and interstate customers.
We are sincerely confident that we have worked well this year in preparation for the new financial year.
Last but not least, in just a few months, in October, FJT will celebrate its 25th anniversary, and this is a remarkable milestone for everyone who has dedicated part of their life to making this happen and who has been part of it throughout all those years. Our thanks go to all of them, and in particular to the many customers who have been extremely loyal to the company and have allowed us to reach such an extraordinary result.
Many thanks to all of you.
Warm Regards,
Alessandro D’Orto
Director
2026–27 Biosecurity and Imported Food Fees and Charges
Most biosecurity and imported food regulatory fees and charges will increase by 3.8% in 2026–27, in line with legislated indexation requirements.
Fees for companion animal regulatory activities are proposed to increase by more than 3.8% due to higher costs associated with services provided at the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility.
The department is also proposing to:
- introduce new charges for live snail consignments housed at the PEQ facility
- revise diagnostic cost recovery arrangements through new charging points and fee structures
- update legislation by amending or removing outdated provisions.
Further details are available on diagnostic cost recovery improvements and legislative changes HERE.
