The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
SID provides industry with information about current processing times, workload, priorities, and key messages for GMP clearance applications.
We are currently experiencing extremely high volumes of GMP clearance applications resulting in delayed processing. The tables below provide an overview of current processing times and applications on hand for GMP Clearances.
The data will be updated monthly to ensure it remains current.
We have the following numbers of applications at various stages of assessment.
Desktop assessment applications - awaiting assessment
Extension applications awaiting assessment
Applications awaiting receipt
Incomplete queue
Administrative applications
Applications awaiting payment
Assessment in progress
Applications on hold
Applications completed in last 90 days
We will continue to process effective applications as quickly as possible. Medicine shortage remain a high priority for us, and we will continue to process these when sponsors have provided the required information.
For any request for prioritisation, you must provide the required information outlined below:
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