Schedule of Aquaculture Fees 2024/2025
The following schedule is effective from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025. The schedule may change within this period in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). If you are uncertain about current fees for any of the listed transactions, please contact Aquaculture Administration on 02 4916 3900.
Aquaculture permits
Aquaculture permit fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2017.
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class A and B) | 6(1) | $320 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class C) | 6(1) | $483 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class D) | 6(1) | $803 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class E) | 6(1) | $642 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class F) | 6(1) | $483 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class G) | 6(1) | $803 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class H) | 6(1) | $803 |
| Multiple applications (each additional class of permit) | 6(2) | $160 |
| Permit Variation Application Class A & B Class C & F Class D, G & H Class E Multiple applications (each additional class of permit) | 7(1) 7(1) 7(1) 7(1) 7(2)(c) | $160 $241 $401 $321 $80 |
| HQAS Accreditation Triennial audit fee Compliance audit Replacement accreditation certificate |
Admin Fee Admin Fee Admin Fee Admin Fee |
$258 $258 $517 $26 |
Import permits
Import permit fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2019.
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Import permit application | 224(2)(a) | $179 |
| Assessment fee | ||
| Minor (<3 hrs) | 224 (3) (a) | $179 |
| Moderate (3-7 hrs) | 224 (3) (b) | $418 |
| Major (7-21 hrs) | 224 (3) (c) | $1,497 |
| Complex (>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 2017.
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Permit Contribution fee | 14(1) | $561 |
|
Annual Research Contribution (lease-based) Class A or B permits, per hectare (or part of hectare) | 16(1) | $46 |
|
Annual Research Contribution (land-based) Class C, E or F permits, flat fee | 16(1) | $160 |
|
Annual Research Contribution (land-based) Class D or H permits, per hectare (or part of hectare) |
16(1) 16(1) |
$34 $160 (minimum) |
| Lease rental (per hectare or part of a hectare) Minimum Rent for leased area |
40(1) 40(1) |
$60 $160 |
Security arrangements for aquaculture permits
Security arrangements as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2017.
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Class A and B permit holder financial security (per hectare or part of a hectare) | 21(4) | $1,000 |
Class A permit annual contribution | ||
| 21(1A)(a) | $50 |
* Best practice guidelines as defined in the NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy (OISAS). | 21(1A)(b) | $30 |
Aquaculture leases
Aquaculture lease fees as prescribed in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2017.
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Class 1 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $803 |
| Application for Class 2 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $803 |
| Application for Class 3 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $803 |
| Application for Class 4 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $1,283 |
| Consolidation of Aquaculture lease | 48(2)(c) | $642 |
| Renewal for Class 1 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $642 |
| Renewal for Class 2 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $483 |
| Renewal for Class 3 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $803 |
| Renewal for Class 4 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $483 |
| Subdivision of Aquaculture lease | 49(2)(c) | $642 |
| Subletting of leased area (1st application) | 44(1) | $561 |
| Subletting of leased area (further applications lodged the same day) | 44(1) | $82 |
| Surrender of Aquaculture lease (1st application) | 47(1)(b) | $401 |
| Surrender of Aquaculture lease (further applications lodged the same day) | 47(1)(b) | $82 |
| Part-surrender of Aquaculture lease | 47(2)(d) | $561 |
| Transfer of Aquaculture lease (1st application) | 45(2)(c) | $882 |
| Transfer of Aquaculture lease (further applications lodged the same day) | 45(2)(c) | $82 |
| Transmission of aquaculture lease (1st application) | 46(b) | $561 |
| Transmission of aquaculture lease (further applications lodged the same day) | 46(b) | $82 |
| Lease Variation Application | 51(6) | $160 |
| Fee to obtain certified copy of lease documents | 50(1)(a) | $82 |
| Replace survey plan or lease map | 50(3)(c) | $82 |
| Request for endorsement | 51(6) | $160 |
| Register/Discharge Mortgage | 51(6) | $160 |
| Purchase of 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)) | Cl. 64 | $240 |
| Broodstock Collection Permit (S. 37(1)(b)) | Cl. 64 | $240 |
