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

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to move stock on national parks and other protected areas, including:

  • mustering your own cattle from the protected area
  • travelling stock from one place to another through a protected area.

Protected areas include national parks, state forests or other protected areas managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS). Stock means cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or swine, or the young of any such animals.

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 public liability insurance
  • specific Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) insurance and indemnity requirements dependant on the type of activity you are proposing
  • 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 are 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 1 year for mustering.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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There are no permit fees for mustering or travelling stock in national parks or regional parks.

For fees regarding mustering or travelling stock in state forest or forest reserve, you can find the current fees here.

Lodgement process

Apply

Mustering permits cannot be renewed or extended. You will need to apply for a new permit.

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.

Approval time

Up to 40 business days

Administering agency

Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Contact details

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