What are the laws around collecting from beaches?

[strich]

I'm from the Gold Coast qld, and I'm considering seeing up a tank using a lot of naturally collected items - sand, rock and water to start with. I don't know if I can find or catch any life of note.

But before I even consider this, what are the laws around it? It's been pretty difficult to find clear guidance on the gov websites.

 

[FranklinDattein]

As you noticed, it isn't easy to find straight information on this. As a rule of thumb, I consider everything forbidden until I can find a government site that says otherwise.

Water is fine to collect without a license and I am pretty sure sand is too, as long as you don't take a truck load.
Fish need a license and the last time I checked anyone can get it online, jsut like a fishing license. Certain species and sizes are regulated.
Invertebrates and rocks require a collector's license, which is only viable for commercial purposes.

Protected fish and invertebrates

The intention of this page is to help community and industry interpret the legislation and co-regulation of protected fish.

www.qld.gov.au

Types of licences

A licensing system helps us protect native wildlife species. Find out about the various types of licences.

www.qld.gov.au

 

[Doctorgori]

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