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.
Lodge via Levies Online
Fastest way to lodge your returns via our online system
Can’t use Levies Online
Download and complete a return form
Levy and charge rates
Check the levy and charge rates of your product before you lodge and pay
First time lodging with us
You will need a levies account number if you are lodging a return for the first time.
Request a levies account number via our online form.
Once your request is approved, you will receive a levies account number (e.g. LRS12345).
For any help with the form, call Levies on 1800 020 619 (within Australia).
Pay levies and charges
Payments cannot be made in Levies Online.
These are two options to pay levies and charges.
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
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.
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Contact us
For more on levies and charges, levies accounts or how to lodge your return, contact the Levies team.