Authorisation as a Centralised Test Centre - Australian Government

Description

You will require this authorisation if you intend to operate an establishment that is used for conducting tests on the growing of specified plant varieties.

Applicants for a plant breeder's certificate are sometimes required to undergo a test growing or further test growing of the variety of plant which their application relates to. Using a centralised testing centre is one method of undertaking these tests.

Centralised testing centres (CTC) will establish, conduct and report each trial on behalf of the applicant.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authorisation you must:

  • have appropriate facilities that allow the conduct and completion of moderate to large-scale scientific experiments without undue environmental influences
  • have experienced and adequately trained staff and access to appropriately accredited qualified persons
  • have substantial industry support
  • have the capacity for the long-term storage of genetic material
  • must be prepared to test varieties submitted by third parties
  • all candidates and comparators should be tested in a single trial.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

No fees are required. Fees for 2021-22

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for Centralised Testing Centre - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.
Apply All IP Australia eServices (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Plant Breeders Rights Act 1994 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Plant Breeders Rights Regulations 1994 Australian Government

Administering agency

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

IP Australia

Patent and Plant Breeder's Rights Group

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Enquiries, Plants Breeder's Rights Group

Patent and Plant Breeder's Rights Group

IP Australia

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Operating address: Discovery House
47 Bowes Street
Phillip
Australian Capital Territory 2606
Mailing address: PO BOX 200
Woden, Australian Capital Territory 2606
Phone: 02 6283 2999
Phone: 1300 651 010
Website: Patent and Plant Breeder's Rights Group (Opens in new window)