01 July 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that the prices will increase for the non-prescribed goods export arrangement as published in the 2022-23 cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS).
Summary of changes and key points
- It is Australian Government policy to recover the cost of delivering export regulatory services.
- The 2023-24 non-prescribed goods export prices are set in legislation and come into effect on 1 July 2023.
- A summary of the changes is described in Table 1.
- Non-prescribed goods export arrangement prices are also described in the cost recovery implementation statement: non-prescribed goods exports 2022-23 published in March 2023.
- The 2022-23 CRIS describes our approach to managing cost recovery for non-prescribed goods exports, including fees and charges, financial performance information and financial forecasts for 2023-24 and forward years.
- Charging Guidelines have been updated to reflect 2023-24 prices and are available on our website.
Next Steps
- We will regularly engage with stakeholders on the ongoing streamlining of cost recovery arrangements for export certification.
- We will undertake annual reviews of the non-prescribed goods arrangement. This will ensure expenses are aligned with revenue and identify efficiencies from reforms and government investments as quickly as possible.
Background
- A stepped return to full cost recovery began in 2021-22 after several years of under‑recovery.
- A stepped return to full cost-recovery has eased the impact for agriculture and food exporters.
- The final increase will occur on 1 July 2023. Prices will continue to be reviewed annually and updated where a need is identified and approved by the government.
Fees and charges for non-prescribed goods exports cost recovery arrangement
| Type of charge | Cost recovery charges | Unit | 2022-23 Price $ | 2023-24 Price $ | Variance $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charges | General export certificate – electronic or manual | Per document | 55 | 63 | 8 |
| Export certificate issued under arrangement (a)* | Per document | 134 | 153 | 19 | |
| Fees – documentation | Export certificate - Electronic | Per document | 21 | 24 | 3 |
| Export certificate - Manual | Per document | 50 | 57 | 7 | |
| Organics (a)* | Organic certifying body | Annual (charged quarterly) | 8,274 | 8,439 | 165 |
*(a) Organic certifiers support exporters across all export arrangements (excluding Live Animal Exports). Note: Prices have been rounded. The annual charge will be rounded upwards to the nearest dollar.
Contact information
If you have any questions regarding this advice or would like to meet with us to discuss further, please email the Cost Recovery team.
Shaun Garlin
A/g Assistant Secretary
Funding and Revenue Branch