Agriculture Victoria Connect
What is Agriculture Victoria Connect?
Agriculture Victoria Connect is an authenticated single-entry point where you will have a 360-degree view of your relationship with Agriculture Victoria.
How will Agriculture Victoria Connect assist me?
Agriculture Victoria Connect will progressively enable you to maintain your compliance with regulations overseen by Agriculture Victoria. Currently, you can complete all tasks related to the application for and renewal of Chemical Use Authorities.
These are some of the benefits:
- The ability to track the progress of your application or information you have provided to Agriculture Victoria.
- A profile for yourself and/or your business entity that can be used in future applications and can be updated as needed.
- Easy identification of all licences or permits attached to a personal or business profile.
- 24hr system access allowing you to complete transactions outside of standard business hours.
- Ability to complete transactions on your mobile device.
- Pay for your licence or permit renewals and applications.
What licences or permits can I apply for in Agriculture Victoria Connect?
Food safety standards for horticulture producers
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand introduced new food safety and compliance standards for berries, leafy green vegetables and melons to the national Food Standards Code in 2022.
Businesses that grow or complete primary or ‘early-stage’ processing will need to register with Agriculture Victoria.
Once you begin your registration with Agriculture Victoria, there are 3 different registration ‘pathways’, dependent on commodity group and whether you are in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked food safety scheme or not.
Currently Agriculture Victoria Connect can support applications for, and renewal of:
- Food Safety registrations
- Agricultural Chemical Use Permit (ACUP)
- Pilot Chemical Rating Licence (PCRL)
- Agricultural Aircraft Operators Licence (AAOL)
Can I apply for or renew my Commercial Operators Licence (COL) using Agriculture Victoria Connect?
No, this licence type is not currently supported in Agriculture Victoria Connect. If you need to apply for, or renew a COL, please visit the COL page.
Who do I contact if Agriculture Victoria Connect is not working, I am confused or need support?
You should contact the Biosecurity Services Centre on 1800 403 224 Monday–Friday between 9 am and 4.30 pm
Assistance using Agriculture Victoria Connect
Videos on how to use Agriculture Victoria Connect are available on our YouTube channel. You can also access them below.
To register your business on Agriculture Victoria Connect, you must first register as an individual and create a user account. To do this, watch our quick video tutorials How to create an account and then Create your profile.
Once you have created your account, you can register your business by following the video on How to add a business.
Roles in Agriculture Victoria Connect provide greater control for business owners to manage their business profile. Follow the Manage your business roles video to update your roles.