AVETMISS error codes/3008
AVS error 3008
ErrorNAT00080Indigenous status identifier
What it means
Indigenous status is blank or not a valid code.
How to fix it
Select a valid Indigenous status code.
Does RTObase catch this automatically?
Yes, RTObase validates this against your own data before you lodge and takes you straight to the field to fix it, so this error usually never reaches AVS.
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Error explainer →Guidance only, not a substitute for lodgement. Meaning current as of July 2026; AVS rules and error/warning status can change between collection periods. Always re-validate in NCVER AVS before you submit.
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