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# Understanding nbn's New Development Charge

If you've received a notice about a "New Development Charge" (sometimes called the New Development Fee) when placing an order, here's what it means and when it applies.

#### What it is

Since 1 April 2016, nbn may charge a fee to cover the cost of deploying network infrastructure to a location for the very first time. This applies where a site is considered a "new development," meaning nbn hasn't previously built infrastructure to that exact address.

For current pricing, please refer to the Partner Portal.

#### When it applies

This charge may apply if the Location ID falls into any of the following:

* A **new dwelling** that hasn't previously had an nbn connection
* A **lot under reconstruction**
* A **lot with no existing nbn infrastructure**
* A building that requires a **new mailing address**

#### How it's charged

This is a **one-time charge per address**, not something reissued with every order. Specifically:

* It's invoiced to whichever Connect Order is the **first to successfully complete** at that Location ID.
* Once it's been paid at an address, it won't be charged again for future connections at the same address, provided the number of dwellings hasn't increased.
* By placing a Connect Order at a Location ID flagged this way, you're acknowledging that your order may be invoiced this charge if it turns out to be the first to complete there.

#### If this fee was already paid previously

If the New Development Charge was already paid to a different provider at this same address, it shouldn't need to be paid again. However, nbn requires **proof of that prior payment** (such as a receipt) to waive it. Without this proof, nbn may charge it again regardless of whether it was paid before.

#### Need more detail?

For current pricing, and to check whether a specific address has already had this charge applied, please refer to the Partner Portal or reach out to our Support Team.


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