Resources

Proposed reforms to introduce a single medicinal cannabis licence and streamline the application process under the Narcotic Drugs Act.

User guide for completing an application for a new licence to cultivate, produce and/or manufacture medicinal cannabis or cannabis drugs.

Information for all medicinal cannabis permit holders (cultivators, producers and manufacturers) to complete the quarterly cannabis reporting template.

The ODC Cannabis Reporting Template is for use by all medicinal cannabis permit holders under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Apply to vary an import or export licence to add new controlled substance activities for narcotic, psychotropic or precursor substances.

Use this form to apply for a permit for importing vapes, vape accessories and vape substances.

Application form for permission to import substances under Regulation 5G and 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

Application form for a permit to import precursor substances controlled under Regulation 5 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

Application form for a pre-export notification (PEN) for a precursor substance.

Application form to vary an import and/or export licence – add or remove an authorised contact

Application form to vary import and/or export licence details.

Application form for a licence to export narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances.

Information for applicants who intend to apply for a permit to export narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances from Australia.

Application form for a licence and permit to import drug substances under the Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Authorised Prescriber (AP) only.

Application form for permission to import kava for medical and scientific purposes or food use.

Application form for permission to import narcotic and psychotropic substances to Australia.

Use this form to apply for a licence for importing vapes, vape accessories and vape substances.

Guidance on legal obligations for controlled drugs and the regulatory tools used to support compliance and enforcement.

User guide for applying for licences and permits to import substances under SAS and AP pathways, including requirements, documents and steps.

User guide for applying for a licence to import vaping goods, including eligibility, application requirements and submission instructions.

Guidance for completing an import or export licence application for narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances.

The ODC Business Plan 2024–25 details priorities for controlled drug regulation, stakeholder engagement, compliance and system modernisation.

Guidance on export of medicinal cannabis and products.

Outline of the application process for licences and permits under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Find out how we implement cost recovery for regulatory activities of the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme.