Open NowBusiness2024–25
2024–25 Harmful Algal Bloom Fee Relief Program SA
Australian Government · Australia
This program provides fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture operators and charter boat licence holders impacted by the harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline. Relief is issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees for the affected quarter from April to June 2025.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
April to June 2025 affected quarter
Location
South Australia
Who Can Apply
• Hold a current commercial fishery licence, aquaculture lease/licence, or charter boat fishery licence issued by PIRSA
• Have experienced operational impacts during the April to June 2025 period due to the harmful algal bloom event
• Submit an application via an industry association (for example MFA, SAPFA, or SAOGA) or directly to PIRSA
• Must not have already received relief for the same fees via other government schemes
Applicants must hold a current commercial fishery licence, aquaculture lease/licence, or charter boat fishery licence issued by PIRSA; have experienced operational impacts during the April to June 2025 period due to the harmful algal bloom event; submit an application via an industry association such as MFA, SAPFA or SAOGA, or directly to PIRSA; and must not have already received relief for the same fees via other government schemes.
What's Funded
Relief of eligible annual regulatory and licensing fees, including PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture annual licence fees, Biosecurity SA Food Safety Scheme and audit fees, and aquaculture lease and licence fees.Expected Outcomes
Reduced fee burden for eligible commercial fishers, aquaculture operators and charter boat licence holders affected by the harmful algal bloom during April to June 2025.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershipother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
other
Keywords
fee reliefharmful algal bloomcommercial fishersaquaculturecharter boat operatorsPIRSASouth Australialicence fees
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2024–25 Harmful Algal Bloom Fee Relief Program SA?
The 2024–25 Harmful Algal Bloom Fee Relief Program SA is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. This program provides fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture operators and charter boat licence holders impacted by the harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline. Relief is issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees for the affected quarter from April to June 2025.
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Who is eligible for the 2024–25 Harmful Algal Bloom Fee Relief Program SA?
- Hold a current commercial fishery licence, aquaculture lease/licence, or charter boat fishery licence issued by PIRSA
- Have experienced operational impacts during the April to June 2025 period due to the harmful algal bloom event
- Submit an application via an industry association (for example MFA, SAPFA, or SAOGA) or directly to PIRSA
- Must not have already received relief for the same fees via other government schemes
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What activities are funded?
Relief of eligible annual regulatory and licensing fees, including PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture annual licence fees, Biosecurity SA Food Safety Scheme and audit fees, and aquaculture lease and licence fees.
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How do I apply for the 2024–25 Harmful Algal Bloom Fee Relief Program SA?
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