Paperwork done
The import permit from AQIS came yesterday morning, and the packaging declarations arrived this morning. All the paperwork is now with the customs broker.
With any project like this there is a fair amount of bureauracy to deal with: Australian Tax Office for excise, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Penrith Council and the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing. Now it’s a popular sport to put the boot into public servants, but not only for this but for other matters I have generally found the people working in the public service to be competent, helpful and taking pride in being of service to the public. Of course you cannot expect public servants to make original decisions, that is not their job. That is the purview of politicians and other policy makers. Bureaucrats need to follow procedures and precedents. Sometimes that might seem tedious and tortuous, but it brings predictability, consistency and fairness. Sometimes counter staff can be run ragged, but dealing face to face with general public in any area can sometimes be hard work. It always impresses me how much advice and information you can get over the phone from government offices. I suppose this shows that I haven’t rung Centrelink.
Australian Tax Office for excise, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), Penrith Council and the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.
All your favourite people lol lol good luck remember u must have one hand tied behind your back when u deal with such a loverly lot its the law
And two hands tied behind your back when you deal with a bank.
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