Resource Allocation Authorities

You need a Resource Allocation Authority (RAA) from Fisheries Queensland for certain fisheries development works in a declared Fish Habitat Area.

Before you begin

Contact Fisheries Queensland to discuss your proposed operation and assessment fees.

Email planningassessment@dpi.qld.gov.au for more information.

Development in a declared Fish Habitat Area

Complete the declared Fish Habitat Area RAA application.

Fees

On 1 July 2025 most of our fees and charges increased by 3.4%, in line with the government's indexation policy.

Resource allocation authority for activity in a declared Fish Habitat Area

LevelActivityCost
Level 1 Activity that: For example:
  • new runnelling works by local government for insect pest control
  • restoration of fish habitats or natural processes (e.g. re-profiling and revegetation of a disturbed site).
 $698.10
Level 2 Area of impact is:
  • a footprint of 50 square metres or less for a new structure
  • or
  • maintenance of an existing facility, where the temporary disturbance footprint is less than 50 square metres larger than the disturbance area allowed in the accepted development requirements.
 $2,150.02
Level 3 Area of impact is:
  • 50 square metre to 500 square metre footprint where natural bed or bank profiles would be altered (e.g. dredging, beach nourishment, bank revetment, boat ramp) or involve discharge of water (e.g. stormwater outlet, sewerage outlet)
  • or
  • 50 square metre to 1,000 square metre footprint where proposed activities will not alter natural bed or bank profiles or involve discharge of water (e.g. larger jetties and pontoons, bridges, raised boardwalks etc)
  • or
  • 50 square metre – 1,000 square metre footprint for maintenance of an existing facility, where the temporary disturbance footprint is larger than the disturbance area allowed in the accepted development requirements.
 $4,121.07
Level 4 Anticipated impacts are of a major nature where the footprint is greater than that described for Level 3 activities. $8,419.91

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