Schedule of Aquaculture Fees 2017/2018
The following schedule is effective from 1 July 2017 until 30 June 2018. From 1 July 2018 aquaculture fees may change 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 4982 1232.
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Aquaculture permits
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class A and B) | 6(1) | $310 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class C) | 6(1) | $468 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class D) | 6(1) | $778 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class E) | 6(1) | $622 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class F) | 6(1) | $468 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class G) | 6(1) | $778 |
| Aquaculture Permit Application (Class H) | 6(1) | $778 |
| Multiple applications (each additional class of permit) | 6(2) | $155 |
| 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) | $155 $234 $389 $311 $78 |
| HQAS Accreditation Triennial audit fee Compliance audit Replacement accreditation certificate | Admin Fee | $250 $250 $500 $25 |
Annual lease/permit fees
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Permit Contribution fee | 14(1) | $544 |
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Annual Research Contribution (lease-based) Class A or B permits, per hectare (or part of hectare) | 16(1) | $44 |
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Annual Research Contribution (land-based) Class C, E or F permits, flat fee | 16(1) | $155 |
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Annual Research Contribution (land-based) Class D or H permits, per hectare (or part of hectare) | 16(1) 16(1) | $33 $155 (Min) |
| Lease rental (per hectare or part of a hectare) Minimum Rent for leased area | 40(1) 40(1) | $58 $155 |
Security arrangements for aquaculture permits
| 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 (per hectare or part of a hectare) | 25(1) | $40 |
Aquaculture leases
| Description | Clause / Section | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Class 1 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $778 |
| Application for Class 2 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $778 |
| Application for Class 3 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $778 |
| Application for Class 4 Aquaculture lease | 31(1)(b) | $1,243 |
| Consolidation of Aquaculture lease | 48(2)(c) | $622 |
| Renewal for Class 1 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $622 |
| Renewal for Class 2 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $468 |
| Renewal for Class 3 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $778 |
| Renewal for Class 4 Aquaculture lease | 38(1)(b) | $468 |
| Subdivision of Aquaculture lease | 49(2)(c) | $622 |
| Subletting of leased area (1st application) | 44(1) | $544 |
| Subletting of leased area (further applications) | 44(1) | $79 |
| Surrender of Aquaculture lease (1st application) | 47(1)(b) | $389 |
| Surrender of Aquaculture lease (further applications) | 47(1)(b) | $79 |
| Part-surrender of Aquaculture lease | 47(2)(d) | $544 |
| Transfer of Aquaculture lease (1st application) | 45(2)(c) | $855 |
| Transfer of Aquaculture lease (further applications) | 45(2)(c) | $79 |
| Transmission of aquaculture lease (1st application) | 46(b) | $544 |
| Transmission of aquaculture lease (further applications) | 46(b) | $79 |
| Lease Variation Application | 51(6) | $155 |
| Fee to obtain certified copy of lease documents | 50(1)(a) | $79 |
| Replace survey plan or lease map | 50(3)(c) | $79 |
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)) For other purposes (S. 37(1)(e)) | Cl. 64 CI. 98(d) (Gen Reg) | $233 $388 |
| Broodstock Collection Permit (S. 37(1)(b)) | Cl. 64 | $233 |
| Oyster Spat Collection Permit (S. 37(1)(b)) | Cl. 64 | $233 |
| Marine Vegetation Permit (gather marine vegetation for commercial purposes) | Cl. 63(5) | $184 |
| Aquarium Collection Permit (S. 37(1)(cb)) | CI. 98(c) (Gen Reg) | $184 |
| Permits under Part 7 of the FM Act 1994 Pacific Oysters Permit – processing & selling (S.210 & S.211) Import Permit (e.g. live fish from interstate) (S.217) Assessment Fee Minor (<3 hrs) Moderate (3-7 hrs) Major (7-21 hrs) Complex (>21 hrs) Additional Assessment | Cl. 258(2)(a) Cl. 258(2)(a) Cl. 258(4) (Gen Reg) Cl. 258(8) (Gen Reg) | $174 $174 $174 $405 $1,450 $3,769 $72 |
| Scientific Collection Permit (research) | CI. 98(b) (Gen Reg) | $388 |
| Electro-fishing Permit (research) | Cl. 73(5) (Gen Reg) | $347 |
Amendment of miscellaneous permits
For the amendment of any miscellaneous permit, an amendment fee of 50% of the prescribed application fee now applies.
