Permit to muster or travel stock in a protected area - Queensland

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 provide:

• evidence of $20 million public liability insurance
• a description of the protected areas, or parts of protected areas, in which you intend to muster or travel stock
• a map showing the relevant locations and travel route
• the dates you intend to be on the nominated area and the duration of the permit
• a statement that explains why the stock are in the protected area (for permits to muster stock), why alternative routes of travel not practical or possible (for permits to travel stock) and what steps you will take to ensure public safety and avoid impacts on visitors.

Duration

30 days for travelling and one year for mustering

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Act(s) name

Forestry Act 1959 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Nature Conservation Act 1992 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Application process

Apply

You must be issued with a permit before you can begin stock movement.

Contact your local QPWS regional office to discuss your proposed activity before you lodge your application.

Formal applications can be made by submitting an application form along with any required supporting information.

Approval time

A minimum of 40 business days from receipt of a valid application

Administering agency

Department of Environment and Science

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

Supporting information

Mustering or travelling stock permits for protected areas (Opens in new window)