The Portal can only be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer. 

Some functions on the Portal, such as forms, require Adobe Reader 11 or above to be installed; therefore, these functions cannot be accessed on mobile devices. 

Adobe Forms for annual performance statements, waste transport certificates and landfill levy statements are not supported by Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, the default browser for Windows 10, Microsoft Edge and Safari. If you are using Windows 10, you will need to change the default browser to Internet Explorer.

We recommend that you have the latest version of your browser and Adobe Reader installed so you can take advantage of the highest level of security and functionality. 

The Portal uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to ensure that transactions are secure. If you receive a network access or error message, please check with your system administrator to ensure that the Portal is available from your network. 

You should always make sure you have up-to-date virus protection and security systems on your computer.

To ensure the interactive forms work correctly on your computer, please check that you have Adobe Reader 11 or above installed and you have correctly set the required plugins for your browser.

We recommend you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed to take advantage of the highest level of security and functionality.

As the interactive forms take advantage of the Portal’s built-in functionality, the forms must use the Adobe Reader browser plugin, which is added to your browser when Adobe Reader is installed. Depending on your browser, you may need to apply to correct setting in order for the interactive forms to work correctly. Please refer to the Q&A relating to your browser for more information.

This is only required if you are working with waste transport certificates created prior to 28 June 2015. 

1. Log in to the portal using Internet Explorer.

2. Click the Alt key to open the Internet Explorer menu bar.

3. Click on the Tools menu and select Compatibility View settings.

4. Click the Add button to add the vic.gov.au address to the list of ‘Websites you’ve added to Compatibility View’.

5. Click Close.

6. The Portal should refresh and should now be running in Compatibility View. Adobe Forms should now be able to launch from within the Portal.

You can register for an EPA Interaction Portal account as an individual or on behalf of a business. Registered users can only see and maintain information that directly relates to their account.

If you have a business account this may include: 

• account management details 
• current licences 
• landfill levy statements 
• waste transport certificates
• annual performance statements 
• audit reports. 

If you have an individual account it may include:

• account management details 
• litter reports 
• smoky vehicle reports.

Mozilla Firefox no longer supports Adobe Forms. This means you will not be able to view forms on the EPA portal using this browser.

As at September 2015, Google Chrome version 45 and above is not compatible with Adobe Forms. This means when using the forms on the EPA portal, you will get the following error message:

‘No authorization for input. Scroll down to view summary section or certificate’.

More information about the Google Chrome plug-in being disabled:

• https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6213033?hl=en
• https://blog.chromium.org/2014/11/the-final-countdown-for-npapi.html

Safari no longer supports Adobe Forms. This means you will not be able to view forms on the EPA portal using this browser.