Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021
made under the
Export Control Act 2020
Compilation No. 3
Compilation date: 1 July 2026
Includes amendments: F2026L00755
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 July 2026 (the compilation date).
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Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
Division 1—Preliminary
1‑1 Name
1‑3 Authority
1‑4 Extension to certain external Territories
1‑5 Simplified outline of this instrument
Division 2—Interpretation
1‑6 Definitions
Part 2—Fees
2‑1 Purpose and application of this Part
2‑2 Fees in relation to audits
2‑3 Fees in relation to assessments and inspections
2‑4 Fees in relation to meat inspection services
2‑4A Fees in relation to applications for veterinarian accreditation
2‑5 Fees in relation to applications for export documents
2‑5A Fees in relation to applications for livestock export licences
2‑6 Fees in relation to applications for exemption
2‑7 Fees in relation to fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed livestock, etc. by Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty
2‑9 Fees in relation to fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which overtime is payable
2‑10 Fees in relation to other fee‑bearing activities carried out outside ordinary hours of duty
2‑11 Fees in relation to activities carried out in dealing with applications to accredit a property, register an establishment or approve a proposed arrangement or an ESCAS etc.
2‑13 Fees in relation to third party authorised officers—prescribed plants or prescribed plant products
2‑14 Exemptions from fees
Part 2A—Indexation of fees
2‑15 Indexation of fees
Part 3—Payment of cost‑recovery charges
3‑1 Time for payment of cost‑recovery charge
3‑2 Person liable to pay basic charge
3‑3 Late payment fees
3‑4 Liability of agent to pay cost‑recovery charge
Part 4—Miscellaneous
4‑1 Reviewable decision to take action under section 406 of the Act
Part 5—Application, saving and transitional provisions
Division 1—Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021
5‑1 Fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which shift loading is payable
Division 2—Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024
5‑2 Amendments made by the Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024
Division 3—Saving and transitional provisions for the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026
5‑3 Saving provision—fees prescribed for a financial year starting before 1 July 2026
5‑4 Saving and transitional provisions—fees in relation to third party authorised officers
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Endnote 5—Editorial changes
Part 1—Preliminary
Division 1—Preliminary
1‑1 Name
This instrument is the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021.
1‑3 Authority
This instrument is made under the Export Control Act 2020.
1‑4 Extension to certain external Territories
(1) For the purposes of subsection 8(2) of the Act, this instrument extends to:
(a) Norfolk Island; and
(b) the exclusive economic zone adjacent to Norfolk Island; and
(c) the area that is on or in the continental shelf adjacent to Norfolk Island and is not within the exclusive economic zone adjacent to Norfolk Island.
Note: The Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 extend to Norfolk Island and the areas referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection (see section 1‑4 of the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021).
(2) For the purposes of subsection 8(2) of the Act, this instrument extends to:
(a) the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands; and
(b) the exclusive economic zone adjacent to that Territory; and
(c) the area that is on or in the continental shelf adjacent to that Territory and is not within the exclusive economic zone adjacent to that Territory.
Note: The Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021 extend to the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands and the areas referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection (see section 1‑4 of the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021).
1‑5 Simplified outline of this instrument
General
This instrument prescribes matters relating to cost recovery for the purposes of Part 4 of Chapter 11 of the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act).
Part 2 of this instrument prescribes fees that may be charged in relation to specified fee‑bearing activities carried out by, or on behalf of, the Commonwealth in the performance of functions or the exercise of powers under the Act.
Part 2A of this instrument provides that certain fees prescribed by Part 2 of this instrument are subject to indexation.
Part 3 of this instrument prescribes certain matters relating to the payment of specified cost‑recovery charges. A cost‑recovery charge is:
(a) a fee prescribed by Part 2 of this instrument; or
(b) a charge imposed by the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Act 2015, the Export Charges (Imposition—Excise) Act 2015 or the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Act 2015; or
(c) a late payment fee relating to a fee or a charge described in paragraph (a) or (b).
A cost‑recovery charge is due and payable:
(a) if the Department issues an invoice in relation to the charge that specifies the last day for payment of the charge—by close of business on that day; or
(b) in any other case—when a demand for payment of the charge is made.
A cost‑recovery charge is payable by the person, or persons, prescribed by section 3‑2 of this instrument.
An agent of a person liable to pay a cost‑recovery charge is jointly and severally liable with that person to pay the charge and the agent may recover an amount equivalent to the charge from the person as a debt due to the agent.
If a basic charge is not paid at or before the time the basic charge is due and payable, a late payment fee is imposed in addition to the basic charge.
Extension to Norfolk Island and Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This instrument extends to Norfolk Island and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands and certain areas adjacent to those Territories.
Division 2—Interpretation
1‑6 Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) animal reproductive material;
(b) approved export program;
(c) Commonwealth authorised officer;
(d) cost‑recovery charge;
(e) export operations;
(f) fee‑bearing activities;
(g) government certificate;
(h) late payment fee;
(i) registered establishment;
(j) State or Territory authorised officer;
(k) tariff rate quota certificate;
(l) third party authorised officer.
In this instrument:
Act means the Export Control Act 2020, and includes:
(a) legislative instruments made under the Export Control Act 2020; and
(b) the Regulatory Powers Act as it applies in relation to the Export Control Act 2020.
Animals Rules means the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021.
assessment means an assessment of goods under Part 2 of Chapter 9 of the Act.
audit means an audit under Part 1 of Chapter 9 of the Act.
basic charge means:
(a) a fee prescribed by a provision in Part 2 of this instrument; or
(b) a charge imposed by:
(i) the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Act 2015; or
(ii) the Export Charges (Imposition—Excise) Act 2015; or
(iii) the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Act 2015.
Note: See also the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 and the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021.
departmental holiday, in relation to a fee‑bearing activity, means a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that is observed as a public holiday in the place where the fee‑bearing activity is carried out.
ESCAS has the meaning given by the Animals Rules.
export document means a government certificate, an export permit, a tariff rate quota certificate, or any other document that is issued or certified under the Act or under an instrument made under the Act in relation to the export of goods, but does not include:
(a) an export licence; or
(b) an approved ESCAS within the meaning of the Animals Rules; or
(c) a pre‑export approval within the meaning of the Animals Rules; or
(d) an instrument of exemption given under subsection 56(1) of the Act.
horticultural products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021.
indexable fee means a fee prescribed by a provision in Part 2, which is expressed as the amount worked out under section 2‑15.
meat inspection position means a meat inspection position within the meaning of any of the following:
(a) the Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(b) the Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(c) the Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(d) the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021.
meat inspection service means a meat inspection service within the meaning of any of the following:
(a) the Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(b) the Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(c) the Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(d) the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021.
month means a calendar month.
occupier, of a registered establishment, has the meaning given by subsection 19(1) of the Act.
ordinary hours of duty means the period that begins at 6.30 am and ends at 6.30 pm on a weekday.
prescribed animal reproductive material has the meaning given by the Animals Rules.
prescribed egg products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed eggs has the meaning given by the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed fish has the meaning given by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed fish products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed live animals has the meaning given by the Animals Rules.
prescribed livestock has the meaning given by the Animals Rules.
prescribed meat means any of the following:
(a) prescribed meat within the meaning of the Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(b) prescribed poultry meat within the meaning of the Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(c) prescribed rabbit meat within the meaning of the Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(d) prescribed ratite meat within the meaning of the Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(e) prescribed wild game meat within the meaning of the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed meat products means any of the following:
(a) prescribed meat products within the meaning of the Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(b) prescribed poultry meat products within the meaning of the Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(c) prescribed rabbit meat products within the meaning of the Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(d) prescribed ratite meat products within the meaning of the Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021;
(e) prescribed wild game meat products within the meaning of the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed milk has the meaning given by the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed milk products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed organic goods has the meaning given by the Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021.
prescribed plant products has the meaning given by the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021.
prescribed plants has the meaning given by the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021.
weekday, in relation to a fee‑bearing activity, means a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that is not a departmental holiday in the place where the activity is carried out.
Part 2—Fees
2‑1 Purpose and application of this Part
(1) For the purposes of subsection 399(1) of the Act, this Part prescribes fees that may be charged in relation to specified fee‑bearing activities carried out by, or on behalf of, the Commonwealth in the performance of functions or the exercise of powers under the Act.
(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, each fee prescribed by this Part in relation to a fee‑bearing activity is in addition to any other fee prescribed by this Part in relation to that fee‑bearing activity.
Note: A fee is not payable under this instrument in relation to a fee‑bearing activity in certain circumstances (see section 2‑14).
2‑2 Fees in relation to audits
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to audits | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to: (a) prescribed livestock for export; or (b) prescribed live animals for export; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$161.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$94.85 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$201.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$118.17 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$207.02 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$121.55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$62.76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$68.20 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$72.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
3 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$137.31 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$83.14 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$148.28 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$89.89 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$156.53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$94.97 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
4 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to prescribed milk or prescribed milk products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$80.55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$102.04 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$111.14 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
5 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to prescribed fish or prescribed fish products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
6 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
7 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to prescribed organic goods for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$49.96 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$50.75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$52.38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
8 | Audit by a Commonwealth authorised officer of export operations carried out, or in relation to the performance of functions or exercise of powers under the Act, in relation to goods (other than goods covered by items 1 to 7) in relation to which an application for a government certificate has been made under subsection 65(1) of the Act | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$47.38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$48.80 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$50.27 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
9 | Provision of consumable materials used in carrying out an activity specified in any of items 1 to 8 | An amount equivalent to the cost of the consumable materials |
(2) If an audit is conducted of export operations carried out at a registered establishment in relation to a kind of goods specified in column 1 of more than one item in the table in subsection (1) (the relevant items), the fee that may be charged in relation to the audit is the higher, or the highest, of the amounts specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the relevant items.
Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out in relation to certain kinds of goods by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty or during a period for which overtime is payable (see sections 2‑7 to 2‑10).
2‑3 Fees in relation to assessments and inspections
The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to assessments and inspections | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) prescribed livestock for export; or (b) prescribed live animals for export; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$108.62 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$135.37 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$139.27 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian and the activity could not have been carried out by a State or Territory authorised officer or a third party authorised officer—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, of horticultural products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$122.21 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$58.61 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$133.03 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$63.80 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$141.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$67.71 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2A | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, of prescribed plants or prescribed plant products (other than horticultural products) for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$119.25 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$42.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$129.40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$43.29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$137.67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$44.46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
3 | Inspection of a bulk vessel under Part 5 of Chapter 9 of the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, for the purpose of deciding whether to approve the bulk vessel | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$119.25 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$42.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$129.40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$43.29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$137.67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$44.46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
4 | Inspection of a container under Part 6 of Chapter 9 of the Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 by a Commonwealth authorised officer, or a State or Territory authorised officer, for the purpose of deciding whether to approve the container | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$119.25 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$42.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$129.40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$43.29 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—$137.67 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$44.46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the activity could have been carried out by a third party authorised officer—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
5 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of prescribed meat or prescribed meat products for export (other than meat inspection services covered by section 2‑4) | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$59.48 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$50.73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$64.35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$54.86 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$68.04 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$57.98 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
6 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of prescribed milk or prescribed milk products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$80.55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$102.04 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$111.14 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
7 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of prescribed fish or prescribed fish products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
8 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
9 | Assessment by a Commonwealth authorised officer of goods (other than goods covered by item 1, 2, 2A or 5 to 8) in relation to which an application for a government certificate has been made under subsection 65(1) of the Act | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$47.38 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$48.80 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$50.27 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
10 | Provision of consumable materials used in carrying out an activity specified in any of items 1 to 9 | An amount equivalent to the cost of the consumable materials |
Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out in relation to certain kinds of goods by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty or during a period for which overtime is payable (see sections 2‑7 to 2‑10).
2‑4 Fees in relation to meat inspection services
(1) The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to meat inspection services | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Meat inspection services carried out at a registered establishment: (a) by a person occupying a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment; and (b) during the hours (or part thereof) that the position is allocated to carry out the services at the establishment | The amount is as follows: (a) for a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment for 1 month or more to carry out the activity—the amount worked out for the position using the formula in subsection (2); (b) for a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment for less than 1 month during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the position is occupied by a veterinarian—$36 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; or (ii) if the position is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$27 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; (c) for a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment for less than 1 month during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the position is occupied by a veterinarian—$41.98 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; or (ii) if the position is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$35.12 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; (d) for a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment for less than 1 month during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the position is occupied by a veterinarian—$45.42 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; or (ii) if the position is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$37.98 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; (e) for a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment for less than 1 month during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the position is occupied by a veterinarian—$48.03 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; or (ii) if the position is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$40.14 for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; (f) for a meat inspection position allocated to the establishment for less than 1 month during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the position is occupied by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity; or (ii) if the position is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour of the period that the position is allocated to the establishment to carry out the activity |
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of column 2 of item 1 of the table in subsection (1), the formula is:
where:
number of quarter hours means the number of quarter hours per week that the meat inspection position is allocated to carry out the services at the establishment.
quarterly hour fee means:
(a) for meat inspection services carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026:
(i) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a veterinarian—$36; or
(ii) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$27;
(b) for meat inspection services carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027:
(i) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a veterinarian—$41.98; or
(ii) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$35.12;
(c) for meat inspection services carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028:
(i) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a veterinarian—$45.42; or
(ii) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$37.98;
(d) for meat inspection services carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029:
(i) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a veterinarian—$48.03; or
(ii) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—$40.14;
(e) for meat inspection services carried out during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year:
(i) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or
(ii) if the meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is occupied by a person other than a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees).
Pro‑rating of fee—shutdown period
(3) If:
(a) the occupier of a registered establishment with an allocation of meat inspection services notifies the Secretary, in writing, that the meat inspection services are not required for a specified period (the shutdown period); and
(b) the notice is given within the period, or by the time, required by the rules relating to the meat inspection services;
the fee prescribed by paragraph (a) of column 2 of item 1 of the table in subsection (1) for a meat inspection position allocated to the registered establishment to carry out meat inspection services is reduced by the percentage (rounded to the nearest whole number, rounding up if the first decimal place is 5 or more) worked out as follows:
Pro‑rating of fee—termination of meat inspection services
(4) If:
(a) the occupier of a registered establishment with an allocation of meat inspection services notifies the Secretary, in writing, that the occupier wishes to terminate the provision of meat inspection services on a specified day (the termination day); and
(b) the notice is given within the period, or by the time, required by the rules relating to the meat inspection services; and
(c) the termination of some, or all, meat inspection services results in a meat inspection position (the affected position) allocated to the registered establishment being terminated;
the fee prescribed by paragraph (a) of column 2 of item 1 of the table in subsection (1) for the affected position is reduced by the percentage (rounded to the nearest whole number, rounding up if the first decimal place is 5 or more) worked out as follows:
Pro‑rating of fee—variations to allocation
(5) If:
(a) the Secretary varies the allocation of meat inspection services to a registered establishment in accordance with rules relating to the meat inspection service; and
(b) the number of hours that a meat inspection position (the affected position) is allocated to the establishment to carry out meat inspection services is increased or reduced on the day the variation takes effect (the variation day);
the amount of the fee for the month that the variation day occurs is the sum of the following amounts:
(c) the fee prescribed by paragraph (a) of column 2 of item 1 of the table in subsection (1) for the affected position that applies before the variation day reduced by the percentage (rounded to the nearest whole number, rounding up if the first decimal place is 5) worked out using the formula in subsection (6);
(d) the fee prescribed by paragraph (a) of column 2 of item 1 of the table in subsection (1) for the affected position that applies on and from the variation day reduced by the percentage (rounded to the nearest whole number, rounding up if the first decimal place is 5 or more) worked out using the formula in subsection (6).
(6) For the purposes of paragraphs (5)(c) and (d), the formula is:
where:
number of relevant days means:
(a) if the formula is being applied for the purposes of paragraph (5)(c)—the number of days in the month before the variation day; or
(b) if the formula is being applied for the purposes of paragraph (5)(d)—the number of days in the period beginning on the variation day and ending at the end of the month in which the variation day occurs.
2‑4A Fees in relation to applications for veterinarian accreditation
The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees—applications for veterinarian accreditation | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by a veterinarian for accreditation under Division 2 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules | The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$80.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$99.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$102.83 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by an accredited veterinarian for renewal of the veterinarian’s accreditation under Division 3 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules | The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian $122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$80.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$99.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$102.83 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
3 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application by an accredited veterinarian for variation of the veterinarian’s accreditation under Division 4 of Part 3 of Chapter 9 of the Animals Rules | The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$80.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$99.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$102.83 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty (see section 2‑10).
2‑5 Fees in relation to applications for export documents
The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to applications for export documents | |||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount | |
1 | Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for: (a) prescribed livestock; or (b) prescribed live animals; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$551; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$80.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$325.53; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$99.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$334.93; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$102.83 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$344.60; or (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
2 | Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for horticultural products | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$197; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5.15; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$169; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$220.54; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$4.50; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$147.63; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$192.66; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$4.80; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$157.48; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$205.52; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
2A | Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for prescribed plants or prescribed plant products (other than horticultural products) | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$16; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$131; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24.67; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$202; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$265.72; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$28.45; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$232.91; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$289.97; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$31.57; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$258.45; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$310.67; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
3 | Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document for prescribed meat or prescribed meat products | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$43; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$551; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$4.97; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$42.72; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$547.41; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5.34; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$45.95; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$588.83; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$5.65; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$48.60; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$622.77; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
4 | Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document (other than a tariff rate quota certificate) for prescribed milk or prescribed milk products | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$202; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$240.05; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$623.78; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$33.64; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$336.38; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$760.61; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$39.94; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$399.40; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$852.05; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
5 | Consideration of an application for the issue of an export document for: (a) prescribed fish or prescribed fish products; or (b) prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$7; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$115; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$11.13; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$182.81; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$890.19; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$15.12; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$248.33; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$1,209.26; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17.55; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$288.31; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$1,403.94; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
6 | Consideration of an application under subsection 65(1) of the Act for the issue of a government certificate in relation to goods, other than goods covered by items 1 to 5 | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$58; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$24.97; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$60.34; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$597.11; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$26.32; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$63.61; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$629.48; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$27.75; or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$67.05; or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—$663.59; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each export document applied for that is not a replacement export document and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (iii) for each export document applied for that is a replacement export document—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
7 | Consideration of an application for the issue of a tariff rate quota certificate in relation to horticultural products, prescribed plants or prescribed plant products | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or (iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$30.69; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$220.54; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$31.52; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$192.66; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$32.38; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$205.52; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
7A | Consideration of an application for the issue of a tariff rate quota certificate in relation to prescribed livestock | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or (iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$90.15; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$325.53; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$112.14; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$334.93; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$115.21; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$344.60; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
7B | Consideration of an application for the issue of a tariff rate quota certificate in relation to prescribed milk or prescribed milk products | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$12; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$202; or (iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$30.41; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$623.78; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$42.61; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$760.61; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$50.59; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$852.05; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
7C | Consideration of an application for the issue of a tariff rate quota certificate in relation to goods, other than goods covered by item 3, 5, 7, 7A or 7B in this table | The amount is as follows: (a) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$17; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate and the application is not made using the Department’s electronic export documentation system—$41; or (iii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$574; (b) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$95.68; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$325.53; (c) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$113.25; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$334.93; (d) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—$115.21; or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—$344.60; (e) if the application is considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is not a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); or (ii) for each tariff rate quota certificate applied for that is a replacement certificate—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) | |
8 | Provision of any consumable materials used in performing a service specified in any of items 1 to 7C | An amount equivalent to the cost of the consumable materials | |
Note 1: Consideration of an application for the issue of a tariff rate quota certificate in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products is covered by item 3 (see the definition of export document in section 1‑6).
Note 2: Consideration of an application for the issue of a tariff rate quota certificate in relation to prescribed fish or prescribed fish products or prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products is covered by item 5 (see the definition of export document in section 1‑6).
Note 3: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out in relation to certain kinds of goods by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty or during a period for which overtime is payable (see sections 2‑7 to 2‑9).
2‑5A Fees in relation to applications for livestock export licences
The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to applications for livestock export licences | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Consideration of an application under section 190 of the Act for a livestock export licence | The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$79.74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$91.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$96.33 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Consideration of an application under section 195 of the Act to renew a livestock export licence
| The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$79.74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$91.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$96.33 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
3 | Consideration of an application under subsection 199(1) of the Act to make a variation in relation to a livestock export licence | The amount is as follows: (a) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$122.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$79.74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$152.92 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$91.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—$157.39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—$96.33 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for an application considered during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the application is considered by an authorised officer who is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty (see section 2‑10).
2‑6 Fees in relation to applications for exemption
The fee that may be charged in relation to an application made under section 53 of the Act for an exemption from one or more provisions of the Act in relation to relevant goods specified in column 1 of an item in the following table (other than relevant goods to which subsection 52(3) of the Act applies) is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to applications for exemption | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Consideration of an application (other than an application mentioned in item 1A) for an exemption in relation to: (a) prescribed livestock for export; or (b) prescribed live animals for export; or (c) prescribed animal reproductive material for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$79.74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$91.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$96.33 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
1A | Consideration of an application, in relation to goods that are to be exported for a purpose or in a circumstance mentioned in paragraph 52(1)(b), (c) or (d) of the Act, for an exemption from the condition prescribed by the Animals Rules that prescribed livestock for export by the exporter must be prepared in accordance with an approved arrangement | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$79.74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$91.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—$96.33 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the authorised officer is a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the authorised officer is not a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Consideration of an application for an exemption in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$67.58 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$69.46 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$71.40 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
3 | Consideration of an application for an exemption in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$40.99 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$43.13 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$46.02 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
4 | Consideration of an application for an exemption in relation to prescribed milk or prescribed milk products | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$89 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
5 | Consideration of an application for an exemption in relation to prescribed fish or prescribed fish products | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
6 | Consideration of an application for an exemption in relation to prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
Note: Additional fees are payable if a fee‑bearing activity is carried out in relation to certain kinds of goods by a Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty or during a period for which overtime is payable (see sections 2‑7 to 2‑10).
2‑7 Fees in relation to fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed livestock, etc. by Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty
(1) This section applies if a fee‑bearing activity specified in section 2‑2, 2‑3, 2‑5 or 2‑6 is carried out in relation to prescribed livestock, prescribed live animals or prescribed animal reproductive material by a Commonwealth authorised officer during a period outside ordinary hours of duty.
Note: For ordinary hours of duty, see section 1‑6.
(2) The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item in the following table that applies to the activity.
Note: The fee prescribed by this subsection is in addition to the fee prescribed by section 2‑2, 2‑3, 2‑5 or 2‑6 (as applicable) in relation to the activity (see subsection 2‑1(2)).
Fees in relation to fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed livestock, etc. by Commonwealth authorised officer outside ordinary hours of duty | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is not a veterinarian on a weekday outside ordinary hours of duty | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$30; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$15 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$22.22 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$44.43; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$22.22 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$22.86 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$45.73; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$22.86 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$23.51 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$47.02; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$23.51 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is not a veterinarian on a Saturday, Sunday or a departmental holiday | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$40; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$20; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$59.25; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$29.62; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$60.97; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$30.49; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$62.70; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$31.35; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—half the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) |
3 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is a veterinarian on a weekday outside ordinary hours of duty | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$21 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$42; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$21 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$27.55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$55.09; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$27.55 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$28.35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$56.70; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$28.35 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—$29.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$58.30; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$29.15 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the authorised officer during ordinary hours of duty—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour |
4 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is a veterinarian on a Saturday, Sunday or a departmental holiday | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$58; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$29; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$73.46; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$36.73; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$75.60; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$37.80; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$77.74; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$38.87; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—half the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) |
(3) For the purposes of working out the amount of a fee under subparagraph (e)(ii) of column 2 of an item in the table in subsection (2), the fee is to be worked out to 2 decimal places (rounding up if the third decimal place is 5 or more).
Note: For rounding of a fee under column 2 of an item in the table in subsection (2) that is expressed as the amount worked out under section 2‑15, see subsection 2‑15(2).
2‑9 Fees in relation to fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which overtime is payable
(1) This section applies if a fee‑bearing activity specified in section 2‑2, 2‑3, 2‑5 or 2‑6 is carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by a Commonwealth authorised officer during a period for which overtime is payable.
(2) The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item in the following table that applies to the activity.
Note: The fee prescribed by this subsection is in addition to the fee prescribed by section 2‑2, 2‑3, 2‑5 or 2‑6 (as applicable) in relation to the activity (see subsection 2‑1(2)).
Fees in relation to fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which overtime is payable | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is not a veterinarian during a period of 3 or more hours | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$10.43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$15.64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$20.86 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$26.07 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$13.06 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$19.59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$26.12 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$32.65 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$13.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$20.16 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$26.88 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$33.60 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$13.82 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$20.73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$27.64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$34.55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—1.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—2.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is not a veterinarian during a period of less than 3 hours | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$125.16; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$187.74; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$250.32; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$312.90; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$156.72; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$235.09; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$313.45; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$391.81; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$161.29; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$241.93; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$322.58; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$403.22; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$165.85; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$248.78; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$331.71; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$414.64; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—12 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (e)(i) of column 2 of item 1 of this table; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—1.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—2.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) |
3 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is a veterinarian during a period of 3 or more hours | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$16.17 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$24.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$32.34 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$40.43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$18.36 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$27.55 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$36.73 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$45.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$18.90 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$28.35 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$37.80 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$47.25 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$19.43 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$29.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$38.87 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$48.59 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—1.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—2.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
4 | Activity carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer who is a veterinarian during a period of less than 3 hours | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$194.04; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$291.12; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$388.08; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$485.16; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$220.38; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$330.57; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$440.76; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$550.95; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$226.80; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$340.20; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$453.60; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$566.99; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—$233.22; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—$349.82; or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—$466.43; or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—$583.04; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the overtime rate is single time—12 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (e)(i) of column 2 of item 3 of this table; or (ii) if the overtime rate is time and a half—1.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); or (iii) if the overtime rate is double time—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); or (iv) if the overtime rate is double time and a half—2.5 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) |
(3) For the purposes of working out the amount of a fee under subparagraphs (e)(i) to (iv) of column 2 of an item in the table in subsection (2) (other than a fee that is expressed as the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees)), the fee is to be worked out to 2 decimal places (rounding up if the third decimal place is 5 or more).
Note: For rounding of a fee under column 2 of an item in the table in subsection (2) that is expressed as the amount worked out under section 2‑15, see subsection 2‑15(2).
2‑10 Fees in relation to other fee‑bearing activities carried out outside ordinary hours of duty
(1) This section applies if:
(a) a fee‑bearing activity specified in section 2‑2, 2‑3 or 2‑6 is carried out in relation to a kind of goods (other than prescribed livestock, prescribed live animals, prescribed animal reproductive material, prescribed meat or prescribed meat products) during a period outside ordinary hours of duty; or
(b) a fee‑bearing activity specified in section 2‑4A or 2‑5A is carried out by a Commonwealth authorised officer during a period outside ordinary hours of duty.
Note: For ordinary hours of duty, see section 1‑6.
(2) The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item in the following table that applies to the activity.
Note: The fee prescribed by this subsection is in addition to the fee prescribed by section 2‑2, 2‑3, 2‑4A, 2‑5A or 2‑6 (as applicable) in relation to the activity (see subsection 2‑1(2)).
Fees in relation to other fee‑bearing activities carried out outside ordinary hours of duty | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Activity carried out on a weekday outside ordinary hours of duty | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the person during ordinary hours of duty—$15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$30; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$15 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the person during ordinary hours of duty—$23.50 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$47; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$23.50 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the person during ordinary hours of duty—$24.16 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$48.32; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$24.16 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the person during ordinary hours of duty—$24.84 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—$49.68; (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—$24.84 for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—each of the following applicable amounts: (i) if the activity is carried out immediately before or immediately after a fee‑bearing activity carried out by the person during ordinary hours of duty—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period up to 30 minutes—2 times the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i); (iii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the activity is carried out for any period after the first 30 minutes—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Activity carried out on a Saturday, Sunday or departmental holiday | The amount is as follows: (a) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$40; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$20; (b) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$62.67; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$31.33; (c) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$64.43; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$32.22; (d) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—$66.24; and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—$33.12; (e) for each person carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) for any period up to 30 minutes—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees); and (ii) for each quarter hour, or part of a quarter hour, after the first 30 minutes—half the amount worked out for the purposes of subparagraph (i) |
(3) For the purposes of working out the amount of a fee under subparagraph (e)(ii) of column 2 of an item in the table in subsection (2), the fee is to be worked out to 2 decimal places (rounding up if the third decimal place is 5 or more).
Note: For rounding of a fee under column 2 of an item in the table in subsection (2) that is expressed as the amount worked out under section 2‑15, see subsection 2‑15(2).
2‑11 Fees in relation to activities carried out in dealing with applications to accredit a property, register an establishment or approve a proposed arrangement or an ESCAS etc.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to activities carried out in dealing with applications to accredit a property, register an establishment or approve a proposed arrangement etc. | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to: (i) prescribed livestock for export; or (ii) prescribed live animals for export; or (iii) prescribed animal reproductive material for export; or (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act relating to the approval of a proposed arrangement, or an approved arrangement, for export operations in relation to: (i) prescribed livestock for export; or (ii) prescribed live animals for export; or (iii) prescribed animal reproductive material for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$79.74 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$91.54 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$96.33 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
1B | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application under Division 1 of Part 9 of Chapter 6 of the Animals Rules for approval of an ESCAS | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$80.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$99.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$102.83 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
1C | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of an application under Division 2 of Part 9 of Chapter 6 of the Animals Rules for approval of a variation of an ESCAS | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$49 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$166.26 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$80.15 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$207.19 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$99.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$213.18 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$102.83 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
2 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 3 of the Act relating to the accreditation of a property for export operations in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products for export (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$47 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$62.76 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$68.20 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$72.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
3 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products for export; or (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act relating to the approval of a proposed arrangement, or an approved arrangement, for export operations in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$109 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$64 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$137.31 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$83.14 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$148.28 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$89.89 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—$156.53 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—$94.97 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) if the Secretary requires the activity to be carried out by a veterinarian—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; or (ii) in any other case—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees)for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
4 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to prescribed milk or prescribed milk products for export; or (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act relating to the approval of a proposed arrangement, or an approved arrangement, for export operations in relation to prescribed milk or prescribed milk products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$89 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
5 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to prescribed fish or prescribed fish products for export; or (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act relating to the approval of a proposed arrangement, or an approved arrangement, for export operations in relation to prescribed fish or prescribed fish products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
6 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products for export; or (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act relating to the approval of a proposed arrangement, or an approved arrangement, for export operations in relation to prescribed eggs or prescribed egg products for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$57 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$75.91 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$88.44 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$94.09 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
7 | Consideration by a Commonwealth authorised officer of: (a) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 4 of the Act relating to the registration of an establishment for export operations in relation to prescribed organic goods for export; or (b) an application under Part 2 or 3, or Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 4, of Chapter 5 of the Act relating to the approval of a proposed arrangement, or an approved arrangement, for export operations in relation to prescribed organic goods for export | The amount is as follows: (a) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$39 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (b) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$49.88 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (c) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$50.68 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (d) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$52.31 for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour; (e) for each authorised officer carrying out the activity during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour |
8 | Provision of consumable materials used in carrying out an activity specified in any of items 1 to 7 | An amount equivalent to the cost of the consumable materials |
(2) If an activity is carried out in relation to an application relating to a kind of goods specified in column 1 of more than one item in the table in subsection (1) (the relevant items), the fee that may be charged in relation to the activity is the higher, or the highest, of the amounts specified in, or worked out in accordance with, column 2 of the relevant items.
2‑13 Fees in relation to third party authorised officers—prescribed plants or prescribed plant products
The fee that may be charged in relation to the fee‑bearing activity specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is the amount specified in column 2 of the item.
Fees in relation to third party authorised officers—prescribed plants or prescribed plant products | ||
Item | Column 1 Fee‑bearing activity | Column 2 Amount |
1 | Consideration of an application made under subsection 291(3) of the Act to be a third party authorised officer for the purpose of performing functions and exercising powers in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products | The amount is as follows: (a) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$328; (b) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$807.86; (c) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$880.09; (d) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$928.38; (e) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) |
2 | Training and assessment of competence of a person who has made an application specified in column 1 of item 1 | The amount is as follows: (a) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) eLearning—$130 for a person; (ii) training—$216 for each function covered by the application; (iii) assessment—$216 for each function covered by the application; (b) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) eLearning—$403.93 for a person; (ii) training—$673.22 for each function covered by the application; (iii) assessment—$673.22 for each function covered by the application; (c) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) eLearning—$440.05 for a person; (ii) training—$733.41 for each function covered by the application; (iii) assessment—$733.41 for each function covered by the application; (d) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) eLearning—$464.19 for a person; (ii) training—$773.65 for each function covered by the application; (iii) assessment—$773.65 for each function covered by the application; (e) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) eLearning—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for a person; (ii) training—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each function covered by the application; (iii) assessment—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each function covered by the application |
4 | Making an instrument under subsection 291(7) of the Act authorising a person to be a third party authorised officer for the purpose of performing functions and exercising powers in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products, or varying such an instrument under subsection 298A(6) of the Act | The amount is as follows: (a) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$328; (b) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$538.58; (c) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$586.73; (d) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$618.92; (e) for each instrument made or varied during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) |
5 | Both of the following: (a) consideration of an application for a variation made under paragraph 298A(1)(a) of the Act by a person who is a third party authorised officer to add the functions that the person may perform, or the powers that the person may exercise, in relation to prescribed plants or prescribed plant products; (b) the provision of eLearning required for the performance of the additional functions or exercise of the additional powers applied for | The amount is as follows: (a) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026—$328; (b) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027—$504.92; (c) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028—$550.06; (d) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029—$580.24; (e) for each application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) |
6 | Training and assessment of competence of a person who has made an application specified in item 5 | The amount is as follows: (a) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2026: (i) training—$216 for each function covered by the application; (ii) assessment—$216 for each function covered by the application; (b) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2027: (i) training—$673.22 for each function covered by the application; (ii) assessment—$673.22 for each function covered by the application; (c) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2028: (i) training—$733.41 for each function covered by the application; (ii) assessment—$733.41 for each function covered by the application; (d) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2029: (i) training—$773.65 for each function covered by the application; (ii) assessment—$773.65 for each function covered by the application; (e) for the following training and assessment activities in relation to an application made during the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 or a later financial year: (i) training—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each function covered by the application; (ii) assessment—the amount worked out under section 2‑15 (indexation of fees) for each function covered by the application |
2‑14 Exemptions from fees
A fee is not payable under this instrument in relation to a fee‑bearing activity that relates to:
(a) the export of an assistance animal within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992; or
(b) goods that are to be exported from Australia by an organisation approved by the Secretary that provides aid or assistance in a foreign country; or
(c) a registered establishment that is a marine laboratory:
(i) that is operated or funded by the Commonwealth or a State or Territory; and
(ii) the primary function of which is to research and develop export markets without engaging in commercial trade.
Part 2A—Indexation of fees
2‑15 Indexation of fees
(1) For the purposes of section 399 of the Act, on each indexation day, the amount of an indexable fee becomes the amount worked out using the following formula:
where:
indexation day means 1 July 2030 and each later 1 July.
indexation factor means the number worked out using the formula in subsection (3).
Example: The amount of the fee prescribed for an audit of export operations carried out by a veterinarian under subparagraph (e)(i) of column 2 of item 1 in the table in subsection 2‑2(1) in the financial year starting on 1 July 2030 is worked out under this section by multiplying the dollar amount of the fee prescribed for that audit in the financial year starting on 1 July 2029 (prescribed by subparagraph (d)(i) of column 2 of item 1 in the table in subsection 2‑2(1)) by the indexation factor for 1 July 2030.
(2) The amount worked out under subsection (1) is to be rounded to the nearest cent (rounding 0.005 cents upwards).
Indexation factor
(3) The indexation factor for an indexation day is the number worked out using the following formula:
where:
base quarter means the December quarter starting on 1 October 2028.
December quarter means a period of 3 months starting on 1 October.
index number, for a quarter, means the Wage Price Index (total hourly rates of pay excluding bonuses/all sectors/all Australia/original) number published by the Australian Statistician for that quarter.
reference quarter means the last December quarter before the indexation day.
(4) The indexation factor is to be worked out to 3 decimal places (rounding up if the fourth decimal place is 5 or more).
(5) An indexation factor that is less than 1 is to be increased to 1.
Part 3—Payment of cost‑recovery charges
3‑1 Time for payment of cost‑recovery charge
For the purposes of paragraph 400(a) of the Act, a cost‑recovery charge is due and payable:
(a) if the Department issues an invoice in relation to the cost‑recovery charge that specifies the last day for payment of the cost‑recovery charge—by close of business on that day; or
(b) in any other case—when a demand for payment of the cost‑recovery charge is made.
Note: A cost‑recovery charge that is due and payable to the Commonwealth under the Act may be recovered as a debt due to the Commonwealth by action in a relevant court (see section 404 of the Act).
3‑2 Person liable to pay basic charge
For the purposes of section 401 of the Act, a basic charge in relation to a matter specified in column 1 of an item in the following table is payable by the person specified in column 2 of the item.
Person liable to pay basic charge | ||
Item | Column 1 Matter | Column 2 Person liable to pay basic charge |
1 | Fee‑bearing activity in relation to which a fee may be charged under Part 2 of this instrument | The person for whom the fee‑bearing activity is, or is to be, carried out |
2 | Export of livestock specified in an item in the table in section 7 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or an item in the table in section 7 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The exporter of the goods or, if the goods are exported by 2 or more persons, the exporters of the goods |
3 | Export of plants or plant products specified in an item in the table in subsection 8(1) of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or an item in the table in subsection 8(1) of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The exporter of the goods or, if the goods are exported by 2 or more persons, the exporters of the goods |
4 | Registered establishment specified in an item in the table in subsection 9(1) of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or an item in the table in subsection 9(1) of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The occupier of the registered establishment or, if there are 2 or more occupiers of the registered establishment, the occupiers of the registered establishment |
5 | Slaughtering or dressing goods specified in an item in the table in subsection 10(1) of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or an item in the table in subsection 10(1) of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 at a registered establishment | The occupier of the registered establishment or, if there are 2 or more occupiers of the registered establishment, the occupiers of the registered establishment |
6 | Application specified in an item in the table in section 11 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or an item in the table in section 11 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The person who made the application |
7 | Development and management of an approved arrangement for operations to prepare prescribed livestock for export specified in item 1 or 2 in the table in section 12 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or item 1 or 2 in the table in section 12 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The holder of the livestock export licence covering the export of the livestock |
8 | Development and management of an approved arrangement for organic goods certification operations specified in item 3 in the table in section 12 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or item 3 in the table in section 12 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The holder of the approved arrangement |
9 | Livestock export licence specified in item 1 in the table in section 13 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or item 1 in the table in section 13 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The holder of the livestock export licence |
10 | Meat export licence specified in item 2 in the table in section 13 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or item 2 in the table in section 13 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The holder of the meat export licence |
11 | Issue of export document specified in an item in the table in section 14 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or an item in the table in section 14 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The person to whom the export document is issued |
12 | Third party authorised officer specified in item 1 or 2 in the table in section 15 of the Export Charges (Imposition—Customs) Regulations 2021 or item 1 or 2 in the table in section 15 of the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021 | The third party authorised officer |
Note 1: For basic charge, see section 1‑6.
Note 2: An agent of a person who is liable to pay a basic charge under this section is jointly and severally liable with that person to pay the charge (see section 3‑4).
3‑3 Late payment fees
Purpose of this section
(1) This section is made for the purposes of section 403 of the Act.
Late payment fee
(2) If a basic charge is not paid at or before the time the basic charge is due and payable, a late payment fee is imposed, worked out in accordance with subsection (3), in addition to the basic charge.
(3) The late payment fee is worked out using the following formula:
where:
days overdue is the number of days after the basic charge is due and payable that elapse before the day the basic charge is paid.
Person liable to pay late payment fee
(4) The person who was liable to pay the basic charge is liable to pay the late payment fee.
Note: An agent of a person who is liable to pay a late payment fee under this section is jointly and severally liable with that person to pay the late payment fee (see section 3‑4).
3‑4 Liability of agent to pay cost‑recovery charge
(1) This section is made for the purposes of paragraph 400(b) of the Act.
(2) An agent of a person liable to pay a cost‑recovery charge is jointly and severally liable with that person to pay the charge.
(3) If:
(a) an agent of a person liable to pay a cost‑recovery charge pays the charge on behalf of the person; and
(b) at the time the payment is made, the agent has not collected an amount equivalent to the charge from the person;
the agent may recover such an amount from the person as a debt due to the agent.
Part 4—Miscellaneous
4‑1 Reviewable decision to take action under section 406 of the Act
For the purposes of subsection 381(2) of the Act:
(a) a decision under section 406 of the Act to take action in relation to a person is a reviewable decision; and
(b) the person in relation to whom the action is to be taken is the relevant person for the reviewable decision.
Note: If a person (the debtor) is liable to pay a cost‑recovery charge that is due and payable, the Secretary may, under section 406 of the Act, refuse to carry out, or direct a person not to carry out, specified activities or kinds of activities in relation to the debtor under the Act until the cost‑recovery charge has been paid.
Part 5—Application, saving and transitional provisions
Division 1—Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021
5‑1 Fee‑bearing activities carried out in relation to prescribed meat or prescribed meat products by Commonwealth authorised officer during period for which shift loading is payable
(1) To avoid doubt, despite the repeal of section 2‑8 by the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021, that section continues to apply, in relation to a fee‑bearing activity carried out before the repeal, as if the repeal had not happened.
(2) This section does not limit the effect of section 7 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as it applies because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).
Division 2—Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024
5‑2 Amendments made by the Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024
The amendments of this instrument made by Schedule 1 to the Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024 apply in relation to a fee‑bearing activity carried out on or after 1 November 2024.
Division 3—Saving and transitional provisions for the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026
5‑3 Saving provision—fees prescribed for a financial year starting before 1 July 2026
This instrument, as in force immediately before 1 July 2026, continues to apply on and after that day in relation to a financial year starting before that day.
5‑4 Saving and transitional provisions—fees in relation to third party authorised officers
Applications made under subsection 291(3) of the Act
(1) For the purposes of item 1 in the table in section 2‑13, as amended by Schedule 1 to the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026, an application under subsection 291(3) of the Act made, but not considered, in the financial year starting on 1 July 2025, is taken, on and after 1 July 2026, to be an application made in the financial year starting on 1 July 2026.
(2) For the purposes of item 2 in the table in section 2‑13, as amended by Schedule 1 to the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026, an application made under subsection 291(3) of the Act in the financial year starting on 1 July 2025, in relation to which training and initial assessment of competence was not carried out during that financial year, is taken, on and after 1 July 2026, to be an application made in the financial year starting on 1 July 2026.
Applications made under paragraph 298A(1)(a) of the Act
(3) Item 1 in the table in section 2‑13, as in force immediately before 1 July 2026, continues to apply on and after that day in relation to an application made under paragraph 298A(1)(a) of the Act in the financial year starting on 1 July 2025.
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
ad = added or inserted | orig = original |
am = amended | p = page(s) |
amdt = amendment | para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |
C[x] = Compilation No. x | /sub‑subparagraph(s) |
ch = Chapter(s) | pres = present |
cl = clause(s) | prev = previous |
cont. = continued | (prev…) = previously |
def = definition(s) | pt = Part(s) |
Dict = Dictionary | r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s) |
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | reloc = relocated |
div = Division(s) | renum = renumbered |
ed = editorial change | rep = repealed |
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | rs = repealed and substituted |
effect | s = section(s)/subsection(s) |
gaz = gazette | /rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s) |
LA = Legislation Act 2003 | sch = Schedule(s) |
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given | SR = Statutory Rules |
effect | sub ch = Sub‑Chapter(s) |
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment | sub div = Subdivision(s) |
cannot be given effect | sub pt = Subpart(s) |
mod = modified/modification | underlining = whole or part not |
No. = Number(s) | commenced or to be commenced |
Ord = Ordinance |
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Endnote 3—Legislation history
Name | Registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |
Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 | 24 Mar 2021 (F2021L00309) | 3 am (A.C.T.) 28 Mar 2021 (s 1‑2(1) item 1) |
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Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment Rules 2021 | 28 June 2021 (F2021L00875) | 1 July 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Rules 2021 | 30 June 2021 (F2021L00936) | 1 July 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024 | 24 Oct 2024 (F2024L01350) | sch 1 (items 1‑7): 1 Nov 2024 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026 | 18 June 2026 (F2026L00755) | 1 July 2026 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Provision affected | How affected |
Part 1 |
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Division 1 |
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s 1‑2.............. | rep LA s 48D |
s 1‑5.............. | am F2026L00755 |
| ed C3 |
Division 2 |
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s 1‑6.............. | am F2021L00875; F2024L01350; F2026L00755 |
Part 2 |
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s 2‑2.............. | am F2021L00875; F2021L00936; F2026L00755 |
s 2‑3.............. | am F2021L00875; F2021L00936; F2026L00755 |
s 2‑4.............. | am F2021L00875 |
| ed C1 |
| rs F2024L01350 |
| am F2026L00755 |
s 2‑4A............ | ad F2021L00875 |
| am F2026L00755 |
s 2‑5.............. | am F2021L00875; F2026L00755 |
s 2‑5A............ | ad F2021L00875 |
| am F2026L00755 |
s 2‑6.............. | am F2021L00875; F2021L00936; F2026L00755 |
s 2‑7.............. | am F2026L00755 |
s 2‑8.............. | rep F2021L00875 |
s 2‑9.............. | am F2026L00755 |
s 2‑10............. | am F2021L00875; F2026L00755 |
s 2‑11............. | am F2021L00875; F2021L00936; F2024L01350; F2026L00755 |
s 2‑12............. | rep F2021L00875 |
s 2‑13............. | am F2021L00875; F2026L00755 |
Part 2A |
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Part 2A.................. | ad F2026L00755 |
s 2‑15............. | ad F2026L00755 |
Part 3 |
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s 3‑1.............. | rs F2026L00755 |
| ed C3 |
s 3‑2.............. | am F2021L00875 |
Part 5 |
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Part 5................... | ad F2021L00875 |
Division 1 |
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s 5‑1.............. | ad F2021L00875 |
Division 2 |
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Division 2................ | ad F2024L01350 |
s 5‑2.............. | ad F2024L01350 |
Division 3 |
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Division 3................ | ad F2026L00755 |
s 5‑3.............. | ad F2026L00755 |
s 5‑4.............. | ad F2026L00755 |
Endnote 5—Editorial changes
In preparing this compilation for registration, the following kinds of editorial change(s) were made under the Legislation Act 2003.
Sections 1‑5 and 3‑1
Kind of editorial change
Correct typographical errors
Details of editorial change
Schedule 1 items 2 and 85 of the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026 substitute text containing the defined term cost‑recovery charge.
In the substituted text, a hyphen is missing in several instances between “cost” and “recovery charge”.
This compilation was editorially changed to insert a hyphen between “cost” and “recovery charge” (wherever occurring) in sections 1‑5 and 3‑1 to correct the typographical errors.