From: Tony Hajro [AHajro@spcardmona.com.au]
Sent: 24 November 2004 4:57 PM
To: PartX (Ex email)
Subject: Review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974: International Liner Cargo Shipping.

To Whom It May Concern:

SPC Ardmona Operations Limited is a dedicated Australian exporter.

We are concerned with The Productivity Commission’s proposal to repeal Part X.

We believe repealing Part X will jeopardise our annual export volumes as follows:
•	Part X has provided effective regulation to achieve the objective of a competitive quality liner shipping services for exporters.  Repealing Part X has the potential to       effect current shipping services that is vital to Australia’s continued export drive.
•	Discussion agreements do not promote healthy competition in the market place.
•	Part X provides certainty for exporters.
•	Repealing Part X has the potential to affect export strategies in the short, medium & long term.
•	Promotes dominance by major shipping lines/conferences to the detriment of Australia’s exporters.

In closing, it is our recommendation that Part X be retained for the benefit of Australia’s export community and the Australian economy.

Yours truly,
Tony Hajro

International Shipping Manager
SPC Ardmona Operations Limited
Andrew Fairley Avenue
Shepparton, 3630, Victoria
AUSTRALIA