Resources

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

Learn how cost recovery applies to Australia's Medicinal Cannabis Scheme, including regulatory fees, financial reporting and forecasts for 2024–25 and beyond.

Presentation slides and webinar recording from the Office of Drug Control information session on the new online application pathway for initial ODC licence applications.

Presentation slides from an Office of Drug Control information session on recent vaping reforms and their potential impacts on the medicinal cannabis industry.

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.

Final report on the monitoring and evaluation of the Kava Pilot Program, including findings from research and stakeholder engagement conducted between 2021 and 2023.

Overview of cost recovery arrangements, regulatory performance and future financial forecasts for the regulation of medicinal cannabis 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.

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

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

Learn how cost recovery supports the regulation of Australia's Medicinal Cannabis Scheme, including fees, financial reporting and forecasts for 2022–23 to 2024–25.

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 precursor substances, including eligibility, required information and application steps.

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