What this instrument does
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products (Collection of Levy)(Payment Dates) Direction 2026 is a federal legislative instrument that sets out the prescribed dates for levy payments under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Products (Collection of Levy) Act 1994. The Direction covers payment due dates and instalment arrangements.
Key details
- Administered by: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Came into force: 2 October 2026
- Repeals: The equivalent 2025 Direction, which is replaced in full by this instrument
Payment dates and saving provisions
The Direction's Table of Payment Dates is contained in Section 8. The source does not specify the actual payment dates listed in that Schedule. Section 9 of the Direction contains saving provisions that relate to payments made or arranged under the 2025 Direction.
Key actions
- Download the full Direction from the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01350 to confirm the new prescribed payment dates and instalment deadlines for 2026.
- Check that accounts payable processes reflect the updated payment dates set out in Section 8, as the 2025 Direction has been repealed and replaced.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for clarification on how the saving provisions in Section 9 affect any payments made or arranged under the 2025 Direction.
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