Starting 1 July 2016, the research and development (R&D) and Plant Health Australia (PHA) component of the citrus levy will increase. The overall rate increase for the citrus levy is shown in the table below:
| Type | Current Levy Rate (up to 30 June 2016) | New Levy Rate (commencing 1 July 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus - oranges in bulk | $2.75 per tonne | $4.25 per tonne |
| Citrus - oranges not in bulk | 5.5 cents per box | 8.5 cents per box |
| Citrus - other citrus in bulk | $2.00 per tonne | $3.50 per tonne |
| Citrus - other citrus not in bulk | 4 cents per box | 7 cents per box |
Information on Lodging your Returns
Quarterly returns
If you are a citrus levy payer/agent who submit quarterly returns, you will be required to:
- use the current levy rate for your April to June 2016 quarterly return – due on or before 28 July 2016
- use the new levy rate for all future returns starting with your July to September 2016 quarterly return – due on or before 28 October 2016
Annual returns (calendar year)
If you are a citrus levy payer/agent who submit annual returns, you will be required to report two separate rates in your 2016 annual return form:
- the current levy rate will apply from 1 January to 30 June 2016
- the new levy rate will apply from 1 July to 31 December2016
For more information please read the information on citrus levy.