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Electronically Fillable Forms Now Available!

As part of a comprehensive review of PBR forms, several are now available in fillable WORD format and can be completed electronically and saved. Currently, only the Part 1 Application, Supplementary Pages to Part 1 Application, Authorisation of Agent and Nomination of Qualified Person forms are available in fillable WORD.

We are endeavouring to have all forms in both fillable WORD and fillable PDF in the near future and will continue to update this list. Please check regularly for updates.

The remainder of the forms and publications are static PDFs and may be viewed using Acrobat Reader. If required, download the free Acrobat Reader plugin software by clicking on the icon below.

Printed copies are also available from the IP Australia offices.

Making a Payment

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Please Do Not Use Old Forms

To avoid processing delays, it is recommended that the most recent version of a form be submitted. Refer to the list below. Please note that after 31 August 2006, applications submitted on old forms will be returned so they can be submitted on current forms for assessment.

NOTE: The fillable Word documents are optimised for Microsoft Word 2003 and later. If you are using an earlier version you may experience difficulties with the fillable form so it is recommended that the static PDF forms be used.

The Plant Breeder's Rights Application Kit - How to prepare and file your Plant Breeder's Rights application in Australia

To download a printable copy of this brochure, click here. Alternatively, to order a copy of this brochure, please go to our online publication ordering page.

Form Form Number Last Updated Format
Part 1 - General Information PBR00001 July 2006 Word  PDF
Supplementary Pages to the Part 1 Application PBR00003 May 2006 Word  PDF
Authorisation of Agent PBR00004 May 2006 Word  PDF
Nomination of a Qualified Person PBR00005 May 2006 Word  PDF
Application for Plant Breeder's Rights Part 2 -
Description of a New Variety
PBR00002 Sep 2006 PDF
Certification by a Qualified Person PBR00006 Sep 2006 PDF
ACRA Herbarium Specimen PBR00007 Jan 2006 PDF
Confirmation of Submission of ACRA Specimen PBR00008 Jan 2006 PDF
Confirmation of Submission of Propagating Material
to a Genetic Resources Centre (GRC)
PBR00009 Sep 2006 PDF
Application for Exemption of a Taxon from the
Operation of Farm Saved Seed
PBR00010 Oct 2006 PDF
Application for a declaration of essential derivation PBR00011 Sept 2006 PDF
Request for Withdrawal of an Application PBR00012 Sept 2006 PDF
Offer to Surrender Plant Breeder's Rights PBR00013 Sept 2006 PDF

Other Publications
Instructions for Submission of ACRA Specimen ACRA Ins Jan 2006 PDF