Guidelines For Rural Beekeeping In Queensland

Fee/Permit As of December 2004. Fees are subject to change at any time. GST free.
A fee applies — Fees range from $59.50 for six months to $333.30 for five years.
A fee applies — Fees range from $59.50 for six months to $333.30 for five years.
No fee applies — Beekeeping is not permitted except phase-out provisions.
A fee applies — Short Term Permit (for a term of three months maximum). $87.80
or
Permit to Occupy. Application fee $87.80. If the application is approved, payment of a $44.25
document fee is required, plus payment of an annual rental. The current minimum rent for a Permit
to Occupy is $75 p.a. payable on approval.
NOTE: Beekeeping is not permitted on Reserves that are already subject to an existing Land Act lease.
A fee applies — Fees and permit requirements are the same as for Reserves.
A fee applies — Fees and permit requirements are the same as for Reserves.
A fee applies — Private negotiations/arrangements with the lessee can be made at the lessee’s
discretion, so long as the proposed use will not be inconsistent with the purpose and conditions
of the head lease. This can be as formal as a written sublease, which requires the consent of the
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, and must be registered in the Land Registry at a cost
of $102.50 and $22 extra for postage, courier or document exchange service. Additionally, $27.60
is charged for examination of sketch plan or $110.65 for plan. $16.55 is payable for each lot or
interest surveyed. The lessee is also entitled to charge rent for the area covered by the sublease.
No fee applies — permit for site use. Application form Ancillary Works and Encroachment form
M2373.
NO fee — Regional electricity authorities stipulate access to powerline easements must be made
available at all times for repairs and maintenance.
Private negotiations/arrangements with the land owner.
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