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General fisheries permit - Queensland

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to engage in activities that are not normally allowed under another type of authority, including:

  • education
  • research
  • environmental protection
  • public health or safety
  • fish salvage.

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:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • demonstrate how your:
    • application relates to fisheries legislation
    • proposed activity is consistent with its objectives

The permit can be held by either:

  • individual applicants
  • in the name of a company.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

You can find the current fees here.

Forms

Application process

Apply

As part of your application, you will need to submit a written proposal describing your intended activities including:

  • the activity being proposed
  • why it is being undertaken
  • where it will be undertaken
  • what equipment will be used
  • objectives and outcomes
  • how current fisheries legislation prevents the activity
  • implications for other stakeholders, including commercial and recreational fishers, conservation interests and the broader community.

Transfer process

Transfer

You cannot transfer this permit.

Approval time

Approximately 30 business days

Administering agency

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Fisheries Queensland

Contact details

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