As part of ANFFQLD’s ongoing efforts to ensure sustainability, high quality of service, and maintain world-class research infrastructure, we will implement a revised pricing structure effective 1 June 2025. This update reflects increased operational and maintenance costs, and aligns with national benchmarking across the ANFF Network.
The new pricing model has been carefully developed in consultation with our governance and stakeholder groups. It introduces Tier 1 and Tier 2 equipment classifications to provide a fairer and more transparent structure based on equipment type, complexity, on-going maintenance cost and usage intensity.
What this means for you:
- The updated Access and Pricing Policy will be available on our website from 1st May 2025.
- All bookings made on or after 1 June 2025 will be charged according to the new rates.
We remain committed to supporting your research and innovation. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss how the new pricing may affect your projects, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at anff@uq.edu.au.
(These changes will apply to all ANFFQLD tools at both The University of Queensland and the Griffith University Hubs).
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
New Pricing Structure 2025
| User Group | Tier 1 Equipment | Tier 2 Equipment | Staff Support Rate |
| Host University (The University of Queensland and Griffith University) | $40.00 ex gst | $30.00 ex gst | $75.00 ex gst |
| Other Australian Universities | $40.00 ex gst | $30.00 ex gst | $75.00 ex gst |
| Australian Publicly Funded Research Agency (i.e. CSIRO) | $40.00 ex gst | $30.00 ex gst | $75.00 ex gst |
| Australian and International Industry | $85.00 ex gst | $75.00 ex gst | $150.00 ex gst |
- Project (Quoted Projects): An additional + 10% surcharge of project management and setup fee will be applied to the total quoted amount to be fully executed by ANFFQLD professional staff.
- Other items that may incur a fee include : Consumables, Legal Fees, and GST if applicable. ANFFQLD Consumables are charged at actual cost plus 10% through the ANFFQLD Booking System.
| Type of Usage | Description |
| Training – Equipment Operations and Process Development | Training is provided, covering both equipment usage and process development. |
| Independent Equipment Operation | User is trained and operates the equipment independently without staff support. |
| Staff-Supported Equipment Usage | User is trained but requires staff guidance and assistance for certain tasks. |
| Project-Based Quoted Tasks | ANFF-Qld Staff fully manages and executes all operations and project activities on behalf of the customer. |
- ANFFQLD encourage all Host University users to complete equipment training so they may operate instruments independently, with staff-support assistance as needed.
- ANFFQLD Staff-performed Quote jobs will not be accepted for Host University users (UQ and Griffith).. However, some special projects with specific exceptions may be considered, and are subject to approval by the ANFFQLD Manager.
