Please note in most cases both fossicking and prospecting are covered under the same legislations / regulations.
New South Wales
Fossicking in NSW:
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/rehabilitation/fossicking-nsw
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw....s/fossicking-a-guide-to-fossicking-in-nsw.pdf
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/fossicking-in-nsw-poster.pdf
In NSW Private Landholders are indemnified from any action, liability, claim or demand arising from the use of their land by fossickers in most circumstances:
A license to fossick in NSW is not required. For NSW State Forests and NSW Crown Land permits are required.
You can obtain a State Forest Fossicking Permit online or by contacting your nearest Forestry office, the cost of the permit is $27.50 which covers all NSW State Forests unless otherwise stated.
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/activities/fossickinghttps://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-permit-fossick-nsw-state-forest
You can obtain NSW Crown Land permits for free by contacting NSW Crown Lands. To apply you will need the locality/s, lot number/s and DP number/s of the block/s of interest. They will then determine if the land is available for fossicking or not and issue permits where applicable. You need to allow for at least a week to go through the process but once granted the permit/s run for 12 months.
Phone: +61 2 9842 8200 (International)
Fax: 02 4925 3517
[email protected]
www.industry.nsw.gov.au/lands
In general prospecting, fossicking and metal detecting is not allowed in NSW National Park areas including State Conservation Areas, Nature Reserves etc. Further information here:
https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/...-and-protected-areas/park-policies/fossicking----
Queensland
A license is required to fossick QLD - You can obtain a Fossicking License either Online or by contacting your nearest District and regional office - A Queensland Fossicking License can be purchased to cover a period of 1 month, 6 months or 1 year with the cost ranging from around $8.80 to $56.25 for an individual.
Fossicking in Queensland (Queensland Government)
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking
Purchase a Fossicking Permit Online (Queensland Government)
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/licences-permits
http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/fa1994123/----
Victoria
A Miners Right is required for Victoria.
https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/licensing-approvals/fossicking
To obtain a Victorian Miners Right - Apply Online. It costs $25.55 for 10 years.
https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/earth-resources
Information from Parks Victoria on fossicking and prospecting in state parks etc.:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/fossicking-prospecting
Victorian Crown Land Water Frontage
Crown River frontages: A guide to access and recreational use
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Western Australia
Prospecting in Western Australia (WA Gevernment / Department of Mines & Petroleum)
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Prospectors-fossickers-1525.aspx
Western Australia Miners Rights (WA Gevernment / Department of Mines & Petroleum)
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Miners-Rights-2427.aspx
Section 40E permit
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Permit-Section-40E-over-granted-2421.aspx----
South Australia
South Australia Fossicking
https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/exploration/fossicking
FAQ's
https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/exploration/fossicking#faq
Crown Land and Fossicking SA
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Northern Territory
Fossicking in Northern Territory (Northern Territory Government)
https://fossicking.nt.gov.au/
NT Fossicking Q&A
https://fossicking.nt.gov.au/useful-information/useful-resources
Publications:
https://fossicking.nt.gov.au/useful-information/publications----
Tasmania
Tasmanian Prospecting & Fossicking (Mineral Resources Tasmania)
https://www.mrt.tas.gov.au/prospecting_and_fossicking
Fossicking Areas in Tasmania (Mineral Resources Tasmania)
https://www.mrt.tas.gov.au/prospecting_and_fossicking/fossicking_areas
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New South Wales
Fossicking in NSW:
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/rehabilitation/fossicking-nsw
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw....s/fossicking-a-guide-to-fossicking-in-nsw.pdf
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/fossicking-in-nsw-poster.pdf
In NSW Private Landholders are indemnified from any action, liability, claim or demand arising from the use of their land by fossickers in most circumstances:
A license to fossick in NSW is not required. For NSW State Forests and NSW Crown Land permits are required.
You can obtain a State Forest Fossicking Permit online or by contacting your nearest Forestry office, the cost of the permit is $27.50 which covers all NSW State Forests unless otherwise stated.
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/activities/fossickinghttps://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-permit-fossick-nsw-state-forest
You can obtain NSW Crown Land permits for free by contacting NSW Crown Lands. To apply you will need the locality/s, lot number/s and DP number/s of the block/s of interest. They will then determine if the land is available for fossicking or not and issue permits where applicable. You need to allow for at least a week to go through the process but once granted the permit/s run for 12 months.
General enquiries
Phone: 1300 886 235 (Australia wide)Phone: +61 2 9842 8200 (International)
Fax: 02 4925 3517
[email protected]
www.industry.nsw.gov.au/lands
In general prospecting, fossicking and metal detecting is not allowed in NSW National Park areas including State Conservation Areas, Nature Reserves etc. Further information here:
https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/...-and-protected-areas/park-policies/fossicking----
Queensland
A license is required to fossick QLD - You can obtain a Fossicking License either Online or by contacting your nearest District and regional office - A Queensland Fossicking License can be purchased to cover a period of 1 month, 6 months or 1 year with the cost ranging from around $8.80 to $56.25 for an individual.
Fossicking in Queensland (Queensland Government)
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking
Purchase a Fossicking Permit Online (Queensland Government)
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/licences-permits
http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/fa1994123/----
Victoria
A Miners Right is required for Victoria.
https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/licensing-approvals/fossicking
To obtain a Victorian Miners Right - Apply Online. It costs $25.55 for 10 years.
https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/earth-resources
Information from Parks Victoria on fossicking and prospecting in state parks etc.:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/fossicking-prospecting
Victorian Crown Land Water Frontage
Crown River frontages: A guide to access and recreational use
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Western Australia
Prospecting in Western Australia (WA Gevernment / Department of Mines & Petroleum)
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Prospectors-fossickers-1525.aspx
Western Australia Miners Rights (WA Gevernment / Department of Mines & Petroleum)
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Miners-Rights-2427.aspx
Section 40E permit
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Permit-Section-40E-over-granted-2421.aspx----
South Australia
South Australia Fossicking
https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/exploration/fossicking
FAQ's
https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/exploration/fossicking#faq
Crown Land and Fossicking SA
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Northern Territory
Fossicking in Northern Territory (Northern Territory Government)
https://fossicking.nt.gov.au/
NT Fossicking Q&A
https://fossicking.nt.gov.au/useful-information/useful-resources
Publications:
https://fossicking.nt.gov.au/useful-information/publications----
Tasmania
Tasmanian Prospecting & Fossicking (Mineral Resources Tasmania)
https://www.mrt.tas.gov.au/prospecting_and_fossicking
Fossicking Areas in Tasmania (Mineral Resources Tasmania)
https://www.mrt.tas.gov.au/prospecting_and_fossicking/fossicking_areas
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