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Fishing Permit - Australian Government

Description

You will need this licence to fish commercially for Commonwealth managed species within the Australian Fishing Zone. Permits specify:

  • the area of operation
  • the boat being used
  • permissible fishing methods
  • species taken.

The Australian Fishing Zone generally extends 200 nautical miles outward from the coast of Australia.

At present, there are no additional fishing permits being granted, but most permits may be transferred to another person, or another boat may be nominated in substitution for the original boat while the permit is current.

A Statutory Fishing Right is required to fish in any of the major fishery zones of Australia; these are sold at auction to the highest bidder.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must specify:

  • the details of the boat
  • the purpose of the operations (such as fishing, carrying or process)
  • proposed target species
  • the fishing gear to be used for the operations.

Your boat must also be equipped with a vessel monitoring system.

Duration

Permits can be granted for a maximum of 5 years, however in most fisheries they are granted for 1 year at a time.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All AFMA Levy Arrangement Guide - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Fisheries Management Act 1991 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Fisheries Management Regulations 2019 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.