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The Office of Drug Control (ODC) is part of Department of Health and Aged Care, in the Health Products Regulation Group. We regulate controlled drugs, including medicinal cannabis, using licences and permits.
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- PageWhat we doODC regulates controlled drugs with licences and permits for import, export, cultivation and manufacture.
- PageCorporate informationRead the Office of Drug Control's business plan and find out about Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosures.
- PageService standards and performance – Import, export and narcotic manufactureService standards for issuing licences and permits from the date of receipt of an application to date of dispatch.
- PageReviews and reformsStrategic reviews and reforms to deliver services that best meet the needs of Australians.
- PageWork with usLearn about the range of jobs we have at the Office of Drug Control and find out how to join our team.
- PageODC transformationThis year we will be establishing an online portal, making it easier and more convenient for you to do business with us.