Cannabis licence fee increases

Summary#

This is an erratum from the Department of Health correcting a previous notice about the Cannabis Fees Order. It shows small increases to several screening and application fees, to take effect on April 1, 2026 (the original notice was published on February 14, 2026).

What it does#

• Updates the fee amounts that will apply starting April 1, 2026.
• The corrected fees are:
  • Screening of a licence application for micro-cultivation: from $2,023 to $2,058.
  • Screening of a licence application for standard cultivation: from $4,040 to $4,109.
  • Screening of a licence application for nursery: from $2,023 to $2,058.
  • Screening of a licence application for micro-processing: from $2,023 to $2,058.
  • Screening of a licence application for standard processing: from $4,040 to $4,109.
  • Screening of a licence application for sale for medical purposes: from $4,040 to $4,109.
  • Application for security clearance: from $2,041 to $2,076.
  • Application for import or export permit: from $754 to $767.

The correction is signed by John Clare, Director General, Strategic Policy Directorate, Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch. The online (HTML) version has already been updated.

Who's affected#

• Businesses and people applying for cannabis-related licences or permits under the cannabis regulatory framework. That includes applicants for:
  • cultivation licences (micro and standard),
  • nursery licences,
  • processing licences (micro and standard),
  • licences to sell for medical purposes,
  • security clearances,
  • import or export permits.
• The change is narrow and applies to fee payers; it does not change licensing rules themselves.

Why it matters#

• The increases are small but raise the upfront cost of applying for certain cannabis licences and permits. That can matter for new or small businesses budgeting start-up costs.
• Because the notice is an erratum, it clarifies what applicants should expect to pay from April 1, 2026, and corrects the published record.