Date of issue: 18 April 2024
Date of effect: 26 April 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the 2024 25 exports cost recovery implementation statements (CRISs), will be available for comment on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) Have your say website on 26 April 2024.
Key points
Cost recovery implementation statements provide information on how the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) implements cost recovery in export arrangements.
Implementation of cost recovery for exports is structured primarily around fee-for-service and levy charges for export permits and certification.
- Fees are charged when regulation is provided directly to an individual or organisation for the delivery of regulatory activities such as inspections of goods, audit of registered premises, or assessment of export certification.
- Cost recovery levies or charges are applied when regulation is imposed on an industry sector rather than directly to a specific individual or organisation. These charges recover the costs of maintaining regulatory infrastructure and integrity through program management and administration, assurance and incident management activities.
This version of CRIS describes the final stepped increase in prices that was implemented through the Busting Congestion for Agricultural Exporters package in the 2020–21 Federal Budget. It sets out the assumptions, costs, volumes and prices for regulatory activities in 2024-25. It describes the method of cost allocation used in determining prices for activities.
Next steps
- External stakeholders are invited to comment on the 2024-25 CRIS from 26 April until COB 24 May 2024.
- The department will review, consider and respond to comments collected.
- Comments and departmental responses will be included in the final 2024-25 CRIS.
- 2024-25 CRIS will be implemented July 2024.
Contact information
If you have any questions regarding this advice, please email CostRecovery@aff.gov.au.
Maria Loyman
Assistant Secretary
Funding and Revenue Branch
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry