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Deliberations on Customs Act start April 8

DELIBERATIONS by the joint select committee of Parliament appointed to draft the new Customs Act which will repeal and replace the 1941 Act should begin in earnest on April 8 but within that time individuals who missed the initial round of submissions are to be given a chance to make their voices heard.

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