Aquaculture permits
Aquaculture permit fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2024.
| Description | Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| New permit application | ||
| Class A and B | 7(1) | $320 |
| Class C and F | 7(1) | $483 |
| Class D and H | 7(1) | $803 |
| Class E | 7(1) | $642 |
| Additional application (for another class of permit) | 7(2) | $160 |
| Permit variation request | ||
| Class A & B | 9(1) | $160 |
| Class C & F | 9(1) | $241 |
| Class D and H | 9(1) | $401 |
| Class E | 9(1) | $321 |
Additional request (for another class of permit) | 9(2)(c) | $80 |
| Update commercial farm development plan | 21(5) | $160 |
Import permits
Import permit fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2019.
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Import permit application | 224(1)(a) | $179 |
| Minor assessment (<3 hrs) | 224 (3) (a) | $179 |
| Moderate assessment(3-7 hrs) | 224 (3) (b) | $418 |
| Major assessment (7-21 hrs) | 224 (3) (c) | $1,497 |
| Complex assessment (>21 hrs) | 224 (3) (d) | $3,891 |
| Additional assessment | 224 (7) | $74 |
Annual lease/permit fees
Aquaculture lease and permit fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2024.
| Description | Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual permit contribution fee | 14(2) | $561 |
| Annual research contribution Class A or B, per hectares (per hectare or part of hectare) | 16(2) | $50 |
| Annual research contribution Class C, E and F permit (flat fee) | 16(2) | $320 |
| Annual research contribution Class D and H permit (per hectare or part of hectare) OR Minimum rate | 16(2) | $136 $640 |
| Lease rent (per hectare or part of hectare) OR Minimum rate |
51(1) 51(1) |
$60 $160 |
Lease security arrangements
Security arrangements as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2024.
| Description | Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Class A and B refundable arrangement - cash deposit or bank guarantee (per hectare or part of a hectare) | 22 | $1,000 |
| Class A permit annual contribution (not refundable) (per hectare or part of a hectare) All lease areas comply with OISAS One or more lease areas do not comply with OISAS | 30(1)(a) 30(1)(b) | $30 $50 |
Aquaculture leases
Aquaculture lease fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2024.
| Description | Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| New Class 1, 2, and 3 leases | 38(c) | $803 |
| New Class 4 lease | 38(c) | $1,283 |
| Renew aquaculture lease | 48(2)(b) | $642 |
| Consolidate lease | 58(1)(b) | $642 |
| Subdivide lease | 59(1)(b) | $642 |
| Sublet lease (1st application) | 54(1) (b) | $561 |
| Sublet lease (additional applications lodged the same day) | 54(1) (b) | $82 |
| Surrender lease (1st application) | 57(1)(b) | $401 |
| Surrender lease (additional applications lodged the same day) | 57(1)(b) | $82 |
| Part-surrender lease | 57(2)(b) | $561 |
| Transfer lease (1st application) | 55(1)(b) | $882 |
| Transfer lease (additional applications lodged the same day) | 55(1)(b) | $82 |
| Transmit lease (1st application) | 56(c) | $561 |
| Transmit lease (additional applications lodged the same day) | 56(c) | $82 |
| Request to endorse lease documents (including mortgages) | 62(6) | $160 |
| Additional request to endorse lease documents (lodged on the same day) | 62(7) | $32 |
| Obtain certified copy of lease documents | 61(1)(a) | $82 |
| Purchase ASIC extract | Admin fee | $26.93 |
Miscellaneous permits
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Permit to authorise the taking and possession of fish and marine vegetation for aquaculture purposes (S. 37(1)(b)) | 75 | $240 |
| Broodstock Collection Permit (S. 37(1)(b)) | 75 | $240 |