From 1 July 2018, the EPPR component of the honey levy and charge will decrease from 2.9 cents per kilogram to 2.7 cents per kilogram. The NRS component will increase from 0.1 cents per kilogram to 0.3 cents per kilogram. The overall levy rate will not change.
Changes to the honey levy and charge rates are shown in the table below:
Levy and charge component | Current rate up to 30 June 2018 | New rate commencing 1 July 2018 |
|---|---|---|
EPPR | 2.9 cents per kilogram | 2.7 cents per kilogram |
NRS | 0.1 cents per kilogram | 0.3 cents per kilogram |
PHA | 0.1 cents per kilogram | 0.1 cents per kilogram |
R&D | 1.5 cents per kilogram | 1.5 cents per kilogram |
TOTAL | 4.6 cents per kilogram | 4.6 cents per kilogram |
GST does not apply to Australian Government levies and charges.
Information on the honey levy and charge
You can access information on the department's website about the honey levy and charge.Who can I contact if I have questions about this notice?
If you have any questions about the honey levy and charge, your levies account or how to lodge your return, please contact the Levies Helpdesk by calling 1800 020 619 or by sending an email to Levies Management