You must renew your aquaculture licence annually. We will send you a renewal notice before the expiry date, with information on payment of the renewal fees.
Although aquaculture leases may have terms of up to 21 years, you must pay an annual fee for your lease. We will provide you with an invoice each year.
Licence conditions
Show moreAn aquaculture licence is issued subject to the conditions set out in Regulation 69 of the Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995 and additional conditions that may be specified in the licence by our CEO (who may also vary or cancel a condition by notice in writing).
Licence conditions are now under review to improve efficiency in licensing, management and compliance activities across all aquaculture industry sectors.
In addition to Regulation 69, please note that if an aquaculture licence authorising the activity being carried out in the leased area is cancelled or not renewed, the lease is also terminated.
Similarly, if an aquaculture lease is terminated or expires, an aquaculture licence authorising the activity being carried out in the leased area is cancelled.
Aquaculture production returns
Show moreLicence holders must provide annual aquaculture production returns so that DPIRD can compile annual aquaculture production statistics. This data is essential for efficient industry management.
Annual production returns can now be submitted online. Information on how to submit production returns electronically can be found on our aquaculture reporting page.
Alternatively, we provide an Aquaculture Production Annual Returns Book, which explains how to fill in the returns. For more help, speak to our Aquaculture Returns Officer on 08 9203 0111 or email us.
Aquaculture reporting
Show moreAquaculture Licence and Exemption holders can now submit their aquaculture related reports online through iApply.
The following report forms are available for online submission:
- Annual Production Returns
- Broodstock Collection Report
- Regular Mortality Report
- Environmental Data Report
- Other Reports (such as Management and Environmental Monitoring Plan (MEMP) reports and R&D Exemption reports.
Submission of reports online via iApply is preferred. If you have any issues submitting online, please contact aquaculture@dpird.wa.gov.au for assistance with an alternative option.
To access the forms, you will require an online personal account which can be requested by emailing us at: aquaculture@dpird.wa.gov.au with the following details:
- name;
- company name;
- email address; and
- contact phone number.
Once your request is received, we will set up your account and you will then be able to apply online.
Online User guides
For information on how to use the online forms, refer to the following online form user guides:
