Lodge returns and pay levies and charges

You must lodge returns and pay levies or charges based on the rate and frequency set for your product.

Make sure you are aware of your obligations before you lodge and pay.

First time lodging with us

Before you lodge your first return, you will need to register with us to receive a five-digit LRS number.

To register, email levies.management@aff.gov.au and include your:

• business name
• address and phone number
• ABN or ACN.

A levies team member will contact you within 2-3 working days to confirm your registration.

Pay levies and charges

Payments cannot be made in Levies Online. You can check the amount you need to pay under ‘My Payments’ in Levies Online.

You can make a payment to us by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or cheque.

Electronic Funds Transfer

To find our bank details, check:

• ‘My Payments’ in Levies Online, or
• front page of the manual return form.

Cheque or Money Order

Made out to: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Levies

Post to:

Levies Administration
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Locked Bag 4488
Kingston ACT 2604

Note: Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.

Late payment penalties

Late payment penalties apply if we receive your payment after the due date. Make sure you plan your payment early enough to clear in our account.

Penalties are calculated daily at a compounding rate of 2% of the unpaid amount each month, including any outstanding debt, until the amount is paid in full.

See more

• Late payment penalties.
• Check return and payment dates for your product.