2024–25 Harmful Algal Bloom Fee Relief Program SA

This program provides fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators impacted by the algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline.
Open
Closes in 95 days

Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 Sun 30 Nov 2025

What do you get?

Relief will be issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees, representing the affected quarter (April to June 2025).

Who is this for?

Commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and charter boat licence holders affected by the 2025 harmful algal bloom.

Overview

Fee relief is available for commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators impacted by the algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline.

Eligible fees for relief consideration include:

  • PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture annual licence fees
  • Biosecurity SA Food Safety Scheme and audit fees
  • Aquaculture lease and licence fees.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible for fee relief, 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 (e.g., MFA, SAPFA, SAOGA), or directly to PIRSA
  • not have already received relief for the same fees via other government schemes.

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