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How to apply for a General Fisheries Permit

You need a General Fisheries Permit if you want to engage in an activity that would normally contravene fisheries legislation. Most activities that require a permit fall into the following general categories:

• Taking undersized fish
• Taking prohibited species
• Using unauthorised gear

To get a permit, you would need to have a special reason for the activity, for example undertaking fisheries research.

Note:

• You will need to attach for consideration a written proposal describing your intended activities, with information about the species, the number of specimens, the location of your activity and the gear you intend to use.
• If your application affects an area subject to a Native Title claim, the Indigenous organisation/s concerned will have to be notified. You may have to supply additional information and there could be some delay in processing your application. Follow the Checklist for Applications that Require Native Title Notification when writing your proposal.
• You will also need to pay the application fee.

How do you apply?

Print out the  General Fisheries Permit Application ( PDF 27 kB) and follow the steps below. This will ensure that you don't overlook anything and therefore will allow your application to be processed as quickly as possible.

1. Applicant Details:

• Complete the registered company name or your family and given names (not both).
  • If applying in a company name, you will have to provide a copy of current Company Extract held by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. For a fee, Fisheries will arrange for this copy on your behalf. For further information phone 07 3225 1853 or fax 07 3229 8182.
• Complete your postal address and, for individuals your residential address, or for corporations, the address of the registered office
• Complete your other home and work contact details.

2. Applicant Declaration:

• Advise the type, number and location of fish or other specimens to be taken.
• Complete the details about the boat and any other equipment you will use.
• Complete the dates for the period that you wish to be covered by the permit.
  • Note that the Native Title notification period will cause a delay in issuing a permit if your application is approved.
• Enter the amount of the permit fee (see Fees Payable under Fisheries Regulation 2008)
• Date and sign the declaration

3. Provide payment for permit fee.

• Payment can be made by cheque or money order (made payable to DPI&F) or by completing credit card details in the space provided at the bottom of the application form (note: the credit card holder must sign this section).

4. Check that you have:

• the completed application form with fees attached
• your written proposal
• a copy of the current Company Extract (or application and fees to allow Fisheries to obtain the extract on your behalf) if you are applying as a registered company.

Post to:

Fisheries
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
GPO Box 2764
Brisbane Qld 4001

Where do you go for more information?

Contact the DPI&F Business information centre , our centre staff will direct your inquiry to the appropriate licensing officer.

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