AUSTRALIA’s $3 billion wool, feathers, skins and hides export industries are now able to make major savings in both time and money thanks to the expanded Next Export Documentation system (NEXDOC), the federal government says.
NEXDOC streamlines the certificate application process, meaning exporters will be able to get their products out of Australia and into global markets with unprecedented speed, while improving data accuracy and reporting.
The system brings advanced tracking capability, including QR codes on export certificates.
This means greater security, with certificates now easy to verify, giving trading partners complete confidence in the information they receive, the government claims.
“NEXDOC has already boosted export efficiency and created savings in the millions for the dairy, eggs, fish, honey and other food product industries, with more sectors joining in 2025.
“Trade diversification and market access for our farmers and producers has been at the forefront of the Albanese Labor Government’s agenda.
“In 2023-24, we recorded 88 market access achievements to open, improve, maintain, and restore access, including 10 new markets. Australia now exports over 70% of our agricultural, fisheries and forestry production to 169 markets globally.”
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP said NEXDOC was strengthening Australia’s reputation as an exporter of high-quality agricultural commodities underpinned by efficient, business services.
“NEXDOC will help make the wool, feathers, skins and hides industries more competitive in international markets by reducing costs through increased self-service and reducing time-consuming manual processes.
“This will streamline administrative processes for these industries, save time and make it easier for exporters to do business,” the minister said.
More details of NEXDOC are available at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/export/certification/nexdoc
