Resources

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

Learn how to apply for permission to import vaping goods, including permit requirements, application details and regulatory obligations.

Apply to vary an existing medicinal cannabis permit to manufacture cannabis drugs for medicinal or scientific use under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Apply to vary an existing medicinal cannabis permit for cultivation and production activities under the Narcotic Drugs Act.

The Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 allow for import of prohibited substances with permission of administering agencies.

Read the final report for the monitoring and evaluation of the Kava pilot program.

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

Apply for a type 3 variation of a medicinal cannabis licence under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Apply for a type 4 variation of a medicinal cannabis licence under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Apply for a type 1 variation of a medicinal cannabis licence under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Apply for a type 2 variation of a medicinal cannabis licence under the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.

Information on how the Office of Drug Control implements cost recovery for regulatory activities.

Guidance for completing an application for permission to import substances under Regulation 5G and 5H of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

Guidance for completing an export permit application for narcotic, psychotropic and precursor substances.

Learn how to apply for a permit to import kava for food use, including eligibility, permit requirements and commercial import conditions.

User guide for applying for a permit to import kava for medical or scientific purposes, including eligibility, licence requirements and application steps.

User guide for applying for a permit to import precursor substances, including eligibility, required information and application steps.

Guidance on holding a precursor export licence and submitting a Pre-Export Notification (PEN) for precursor substances.

User guide for applying for a permit to import narcotic and psychotropic substances, including requirements, supporting documents and key steps.

Guidance for completing the triplicate document to clear imported kava with Australian Border Force (ABF).

The ODC Business Plan 2022–23 details regulatory priorities, medicinal cannabis reforms, compliance activities and stakeholder engagement goals.

View our sample template for the medicinal cannabis permit for cultivation and production.

View our sample template for the new single Medicinal cannabis licence.

View our sample template for the medicinal cannabis permit for manufacture.

Use this template to report sales of kava food products if you import kava for food use in Australia.