Introduction of online payment for applications lodged in SIME application systems
April 2007
In September 2006 the TGA launched its online payment facility developed in conjunction with its banking partner, Westpac Banking Corporation. The facility was initially restricted to the payment of annual charges invoices, as at the time, TGA's lodgement systems were not designed to produce compliant tax invoices.
The TGA has now completed phase 2 of its online payment strategy, which has extended the ability to make online payments for applications lodged on the following systems:
- Export Only Medicines (EEL);
- Medical Devices (DEAL);
- Over the Counter Medicines (OPAL); and
- Manufacturers (MIS).
Clients can now print their invoice, open the web page at Therapeutic Goods Administration Online payment <https://pnpnet.qvalent.com/tga> and complete their payment directly by credit card or direct debit.
All of the above application lodgement systems have been upgraded with new Invoices which provide the information necessary to complete payment using the Online Payment facility. As part of this change the submission process will no longer ask you for cheque or credit card details, nor will you need to fax or mail payment authorisations to TGA.
Online payments may be made by credit card (Mastercard, Visa and Bankcard) up to $15,000 or by direct debit to a cheque or savings account (for any amount).
Should any problems be experienced with these changes please contact the TGA Revenue Department on 02 6232 8228 or forward an email to TGA.Accounts@tga.gov.au.
ELF applications (Listed Medicines)
The final stage of the TGA online payment strategy involves applications lodged on the Listed Medicines system (ELF). The changes required in ELF to support online payment are extensive and implementation is not expected until later in 2007 or early 2008.