Reporting for 2023–24 is open until 30 November 2024
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 changed the way annual returns are reported.
Reporting of annual returns is based on the quantity of product (not the active constituent) subject to disposal (imported or manufactured product which is then used or sold in Australia).
For the 2023–24 year, persons liable to pay levy on products are also required to report the quantity of leviable disposals of these products by 30 November.
Please be aware that this process is separate from the declaration of leviable values.
The legislative basis for annual returns can be found in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products (Collection of Levy) Act 1994, sections 35 to 37.
Who should report
Those who are liable to pay levy on a product have an obligation to provide the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) with a return stating the quantity of product subject to leviable disposal during the reporting period.
Leviable disposal of a product occurs when a product is manufactured in or imported into Australia, and subsequently disposed of in Australia, or applied by the Australian manufacturer’s own use. If you have zero quantity to report for a product, please report a Nil disposal.
What to report
The total leviable disposals of each product, including units, as a bulk quantity.
Records of this information must be retained for 6 years.
When to report
Returns must be given to the APVMA before 30 November each year.
How to report
The APVMA has developed an online reporting system to make it as easy as possible to provide returns. To commence reporting, log in to the APVMA Online Services Portal and click on the ‘reporting’ tab.
From the reporting tab, users can enter quantities for each product. Please enter the disposal quantity in the appropriate columns and select the corresponding units.
A copy of the data entered can be viewed in a spreadsheet and saved by selecting the spreadsheet icon in the top right-hand corner of the reporting screen.
Who can access the online reporting system?
Anyone who has access to the APVMA online levies and fees system can report. This includes the primary user for the business, nominated agent or authorised agent. If you do not already have access to the APVMA system, you will not be able to report.
If you require assistance with your Online Services Portal login to access the 'annual reporting' link, please email your details to enquiries@apvma.gov.au.
Compliance with the legislation
If you believe you will have difficulty reporting this information, please contact the APVMA to discuss your circumstances.
It is an offence under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 to not provide a return by the due date and penalties may apply.
Enquiries should be directed to enquiries@apvma.gov.au.
Phone: +1300 700 315
Confidentiality of data provided
To ensure Confidential Commercial Information is preserved the APVMA is bound by the confidentiality provisions of section 162 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994.
Answers to common questions
Find answers to common questions received by the APVMA as part of the annual reporting process.