In NSW if the LGA is a gazetted Fossicking District then there's no requirement for permission from the EL holder (as long as you have landowner/landmanager permission & you're not encroaching directly on the area of exploration activities).
This is the only benefit of becoming a Fossicking District as all other permission requirements still stand.
And yes, good luck getting a reply or permission outside of Fossicking Districts - in nearly 20yrs I've had 2 responses (from dozens of requests). 1x yes & 1x no.
From Fossicking: A Guide to Fossicking NSW:
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/meg.site/mining-and-exploration/fossicking-nsw
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