Exports systems
The department has designed a modern, streamlined, enhanced exports traceability system to support overseas market access for exports of agricultural products.
The program includes developing a new export documentation system (NEXDOC), modernising the existing IT system platforms of EXDOC (Export Documentation System) and enhancing the Tracking Animal Certification Exports (TRACE) system and the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Modernisation of the export documentation systems will strengthen Australia’s reputation as a provider of high-quality agricultural commodities, underpinned by robust, digitally enhanced services and regulatory practices. This enables industry to be more competitive in international markets through reduced regulatory costs while maintaining our strong regulatory reputation.
Australian export industries will benefit from upgraded systems providing modern, sophisticated platforms capable of integration with supporting systems and new technologies. Export documentation supported within the systems include:
- export permits as required by the Export Control Act
- export certificates as required by importing country authorities
- extra certificates that support the export (such as transit certificates).
Transition information
Transition information will be posted here when available. For detail on past transitions please see our transitions page.
Background
The department is incrementally onboarding commodities to NEXDOC.
There are many benefits for exporters to use the system including:
- improved product traceability through increased visibility across the whole export supply chain
- modern technology that integrates with other systems
- automated instead of manual processes
- 24/7 self-service
- improved reporting
- interactive workflow processes
- ability to generate an export certification with a unique QR code as well as the certificate number, to improve tracking and security
- ability to liaise with the department directly through the system.
For information on our other exports systems visit:
Access the new system
When your commodity is available, you can access the NEXDOC system through:
- the online service portal on the department’s website, or
- third-party software.
If you are using a third-party software solution, ensure you discuss the transition with your provider. To understand more about user profiles, please visit NEXDOC Help.
Find out more on how to access NEXDOC.