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Commercial activity permit - Queensland

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct activities for commercial gain in a national park or other protected area in Queensland. Examples include guided tours, events, and filming and photography. If your activity is designed to make a profit, gain or benefit, this includes some fundraising activities by not-for-profit organisations.

A permit is required if any of the following apply:

  • the primary purpose of the activity is to make a profit
  • the activity, tour, course or transport is provided free of charge, but in conjunction with another commercial product or service
  • the service is being provided by someone who is being compensated or paid a fee (e.g. a tour guide or group leader)
  • the activity is ongoing or regular
  • an entry or participation fee is being collected over and above those costs associated with conducting the activity
  • the activity is open to the public as well as a specific membership group.

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 permit, you must have the following insurance:

  • workers compensation insurance or equivalent
  • public liability insurance for $20 million
  • any other activity-specific insurance and indemnity requirements.

If you would like to discuss your proposed activity before you apply, you can request a free pre-lodgement meeting.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You are required to keep records about each relevant activity conducted under the permit and submit a return of operations for each prescribed period for the permit (unless your permit is for filming or photography).

Duration

Between a minimum of 3 months and up to 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

You can find the current fees here.

Application process

Apply

You must notify the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service 14 days before conducting filming or photography activities in national parks, conservation parks, recreation areas, state forests or marine parks.

You may also need to notify the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service before conducting activities if required by the conditions of your commercial activity permit. 

Transfer process

Transfer

This licence can be transferred. 

Approval time

Up to 40 business days, including an additional 20 business days if further information is required from the applicant

Administering agency

Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

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