In 2022 a review of the TDIA was undertaken by Dr Lloyd Klumpp that recommended TDIA review its role in effluent regulation in the State. In June 2024 TDIA sent out expressions of interest to take part in a “Stakeholder Reference Group" to review and provide input into the current Farm Dairy Premises Effluent Management Code of Practice, and how this could be improved to better serve the users of the Code. The review was to include a discussion on whether TDIA would continue to regulate effluent, or whether this should be returned to local councils or move to the Environment Protection Authority. The Stakeholder Reference Group met three times over a six-month period, and it was a consensus of the group that the TDIA maintain its regulation over effluent, and an updated Farm Dairy Premises Effluent Management Code of Practice be drafted for Ministerial approval.

It was also agreed that supporting Effluent Management Guidelines be drafted to better assist farmers in their understanding of the Code and its requirements. These Guidelines do not form part of the Code, and will be updated as required to support the industry.

After consultation with the group the draft Farm Dairy Premises Effluent Management Code of Practice was approved and then forwarded to the Minister in June 2025 for their approval. Following the Ministers approval the code was then published in the Gazette on 2 July 2025 and is now enforceable by TDIA. The Code and Guidelines are available to view on our website.

Fee Increase 2025/2026 In the interests of responsible financial management and to ensure TDIA can continue to sustainably regulate the dairy industry across Tasmania, the Board at its June 2025 meeting approved a fee increase effective from 1 August 2025. This uplift includes increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over several years that apply under the Fee Units Act 1997 but have not previously been applied.

• The cost per litre of milk will be $0.0004182 cents per litre.

• Application or transfer of dairy farmer licence fee is $191.00.

Fees for Manufacturers are:

• The cost per litre of milk is $0.0004182 cents per litre.

• Annual licence fees for large manufacturers is $5017.88.

• Annual licence fees for small manufacturers is $836.32.

The Board in making this decision was convinced that, for the TDIA to continue delivering a high level of dairy food safety regulation in Tasmania which ensures national and international food safety standards are met, it was left with few choices. Ongoing stable funding is necessary to continue the protection and assurance of Tasmania's enviable reputation for safe, high quality dairy products. By licensing participants in the dairy industry and ensuring compliance with dairy food safety regulations, TDIA facilitates access along the dairy supply chain to local retail, interstate, and overseas markets.​