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Aquatic event authority - Queensland

Description

You will need this authorisation to host an on-water activity including any of the following:

  • boat races
  • swimming races
  • sailing regattas
  • waterskiing competition
  • fireworks displays.

Maritime Safety Queensland is responsible for the management of aquatic events in Queensland waterways, except for Gold Coast waterways. If you intend to hold an event in Gold Coast waterways, you must lodge your application with the Gold Coast Waterways Authority.

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 authority, you must:

  • have a safety management plan and emergency response procedure
  • have public liability insurance of at least $20 million for the proposed event.

If a fireworks display is part of the proposed aquatic event, you will need to notify Resources Safety and Health Queensland.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $40.85

For aquatic events in waters outside of Gold Coast waters. Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All -

For an aquatic event wholly within Gold Coast waters, please contact the Gold Coast Waterways Authority for information on the fees to be submitted.

Forms

Approval time

Low risk event applications take up to 30 days to process. High risk event applications can take up to 90 days to process.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Maritime Safety Queensland

Contact details

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

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