Part 2 New South Wales

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

agriculture, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES — AGRICULTURE

1.1 

Beekeepers Registration Fees

Apiaries Act 1985

Fee for the right to keep bees

1.2 

Beekeepers Compulsory Levy

Apiaries Act 1985

Compulsory levy for all beekeepers to cover future compensation

1.3 

Other licences and permits

Animal Research Act 1985

Fees for licences, accreditation and permits to allow the supply and use of animals for research purposes

1.4 

Other licences

Exhibited Animals Protection Act 1986

Fees for licences, approvals and permits to allow animals to be exhibited

1.5 

Registration of Fertilisers Fees

Fertilisers Act 1985

Fees levied on fertilisers

1.6 

Horticultural Stock and Nurseries Registration Fees

Horticultural Stock and Nurseries Act 1968

Compulsory registration for all resellers and nurserymen

1.7 

Non Indigenous Animals Act Registration Fees

Non Indigenous Animals Act 1987

Fee for the right to keep certain non-indigenous animals

1.8 

Pasture Seed Levy

Pastures Seed Levy Act 1989

Seed Levy remitted to Dept of Primary Industries, ACT

1.9 

Poultry Growers Registration Fees

Poultry Meat Industry Act 1986

Fee paid for the right to raise poultry

1.10 

Stock Artificial Insemination Registration Fees

Stock (Artificial Breeding) Act 1985

All semen samples must be registered and a fee paid

1.11 

Footrot Accreditation Registration Fees

Stock Diseases Act 1923

A fee for a certificate verifying sheep are free of footrot payable only if certificate requested

1.12 

Ovine Brucellosis Registration Fees

Stock Diseases Act 1923

A fee for a certificate verifying sheep are free from brucellosis payable only if certificate requested

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.13 

Health Certificates

Stock Diseases Act 1923

Movement of stock into other states may be required to have Health Certificates before being allowed to enter

1.14 

Health Certificates

Stock Diseases Act 1923

Plants Diseases Act 1924

Movement of plants or stock may require Health Certification before being allowed entrance into certain parts of Australia for example, fruit will need this before being allowed into Fruit Fly Free areas

1.15 

Livestock Identification Tags

Stock Diseases (General) Regulation 2004

Costs associated with compulsory permanent identification of stock under Clause 22 subclause (1) of the Act

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY — fisheries

1.16 

Boat licences

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Boat licence fees paid by commercial fisheries in order for them to operate as commercial fishers. Fees are payable according to the size of the vessel and crew number. There are also fees for transferring vessels from one fisher to another on sale of business.

1.17 

Fisher licences

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Licence fees paid by commercial fishers

1.18 

Fisher Management fees

Fisheries Management Act 1994

All commercial fishers are required to pay various management fees, including transfer charges, for their respective fishery for example, abalone, prawn trawl, rock lobster.

1.19 

Miscellaneous Permits

Fisheries Management Act 1994

The Department levies fees and charges relating to permits for various activities including fish farms, dredging, fish receivers, etc

1.20 

Net Registrations

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Registration fees for fishing nets

1.21 

Inland Recreational Fishing Licence

Fisheries Management Act 1994

This licence pertains to the right to recreational fishing in inland waterways

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.22 

Community Contributions

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Periodic contributions that shareholders in a share managed fishery, for example, abalone, are required to make their right of access to the fishery. It is an economic resource rent tax, which is based on the idea that those who profit from the use of public resources should have to remit some of their profit back

1.23 

Research Levy for Commercial Fishers

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Levied on all commercial fishers and forms part of the fishers licence renewal fee. The funds are used for industry related research by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

1.24 

Aquaculture Permit Application Fees

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Fees aquaculture operators pay when they apply for a permit to conduct aquaculture

1.25 

Aquaculture Lease Application Fees

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Fees aquaculture operators pay when they apply for a lease to conduct aquaculture in a certain area

1.26 

Aquaculture Research Levy

Fisheries Management Act 1994

Charge levied on all Fish Farm Permit holders to provide funds for research into the aquaculture activities administered by AMRAC (Aquaculture Management and Research Advisory Committee)

1.27 

Copies of Licence and Permits

Fisheries Management Act 1994

This fee is payable when a licence or permit issued by NSW Fisheries has to be replaced

1.28 

Recreational Fishing Fee

Fisheries Management and Environmental Assessment Act 2000, section 34B

A recreational fishing fee is payable by recreational fishers as required by Division 4A of the Act

1.29 

Commercial Fishers Annual Rental Charge

Fisheries Management and Environmental Assessment Legislation Amendment Act 2000

Commercial fishers involved in Category 2 share management fisheries are required to pay a compulsory annual rental charge which is a payment for their privileged access to a community owned resource (synonymous with the community contributions paid by a fisher in a Category 1 share management fishery)

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.30 

Environmental Assessment Contributions

Fisheries Management and Environmental Assessment Legislation Amendment Act 2000

Commercial fishers are required to pay these compulsory management fees in order to operate in their fisheries. These funds will be used for environmental assessment activities

1.31 

Charter Boat Licence Fee

Fisheries Management (General) Amendment (Charter Fishing Boats) Regulation 2000

Compulsory licence fee payable by charter boat operators

1.32 

Fishing Fee Exemption Certificate Fee

Fisheries Management (General) Amendment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulation 2001

Compulsory fee payable in order to obtain an exemption certificate

1.33 

Share Management Fisheries Application Fees

Fisheries Management Act 1994 and Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2002

Commercial fishers can apply for shares in a fishery after it becomes a share management Fishery. The following fisheries have now been so gazetted: Estuary General, Estuary Prawn Trawl, Ocean Hauling, Ocean Trawl and Ocean Trap and Line. Shares in each fishery will be allocated on a provisional basis, using catch history and other relevant factors.

1.34 

Fishery Monitoring Program Fees

Fisheries Management Act 1994 and Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2002

Commercial fishers will be required to pay these fees from 1 July 2004 for fishery monitoring programs including elements of observer program, stock assessment, port based landings monitoring, catch and effort data collection and performance reporting.

BANANA INDUSTRY COMMITTEE

1.35 

Plantation Levy — (Northern growers)

Banana Industry Act 1987

Industry development — pest and disease control

1.36 

Plantation Levy — (Southern growers)

Banana Industry Act 1987

Industry development — pest and disease control

1.37 

Plantation Levy

Banana Industry Act 1987

Information and education

1.38 

Plantation Levy

Banana Industry Act 1987

Research and development

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.39 

Plantation Levy

Banana Industry Act 1987

Advertising and promotion

1.40 

Plantation Levy

Banana Industry Act 1987

Administration

BOARD OF VETERINARY SURGEONS OF NSW

1.41 

Recording in a register additional particulars

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

Where a surgeon applies for particulars to be recorded in a register in addition to those required to be recorded under this Act. For example, if the surgeon is registered in another State he/she may want this information included

1.42 

Application for Registration — Full registration

(a) employed in private practice $100

(b) employed in public sector $50

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

A person will receive full registration as a veterinary surgeon if they hold an academic award in veterinary science extending over the last five years and in a general study of veterinary science

1.43 

Application for Registration — Limited registration $200

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

A person will receive limited registration as a veterinary surgeon if the registration enables them to carry on practice of veterinary science for a specific purpose for a limited time and the qualifications of that person justify registration

1.44 

Application for Registration — Specialist registration $200

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

A person will receive registration as a specialist veterinary surgeon in a prescribed branch if the surgeon has such qualifications in veterinary science and such experience in the practice of veterinary science as to justify the registration

1.45 

Annual roll fee

(i) in private practise $225

(ii) in public sector $140

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

Paid annually by each registered veterinarian

1.46 

Restoration to Roll fee $250

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

Penalty fee imposed when a veterinarian has been removed from the roll for nonpayment of the above fees. Must be paid before Restoration

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.47 

Application fee — perform acts of veterinary science $25

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

 

1.48 

Application fee — practice under supervision $50

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

 

1.49 

Hospital Licence Fee: Application for Licence $100; Annual Licence Fee $300

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

Annual payment by Vet Hospital

1.50 

Investigation Costs

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986

Compulsory costs associated with investigating an Act of misconduct under Subparagraph 28(1) (b) (ii) of the Act

MURRAY VALLEY CITRUS MARKETING BOARD

1.51 

Compulsory charge

Murray Valley Citrus Marketing Act 1989

Levy of $x per tonne on citrus sold through authorised packing houses

MURRAY VALLEY (NSW) WINE GRAPE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

1.52 

Compulsory charge

Agricultural Industry Services (Murray Valley (NSW) Wine Grape Industry Development Committee) Act) 1999

Levy on tonnes of wine grapes delivered to wineries

MIA CITRUS FRUIT PROMOTION MARKETING COMMITTEE (MIACFPMC)

1.53 

Production levy

Marketing of Primary Products Act 1983

Levy on the production of citrus fruits enforced on all growers producing in excess of 2 hectares of citrus fruits within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and Hillston region

NSW GAME COUNCIL

1.54 

Application fee for different types and classes of gaming hunting licences

Game and Feral Animal Control Regulations 2004 Part 3 Section 16 1&2

Both general and restricted classes of:

(a) standard hunting licence

(b) visitors hunting licence

(c) hunting guide licence, and

(d) commercial hunting licence

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

NSW GRAINS BOARD

1.55 

Authorised Buyer Fee/Licensed Merchant Fee

Grain Marketing Act 1991, sections 46 and 60

The Board divests its powers over certain grains under conditions that it sets itself under section 46 of the Act. Currently those grains are Feed Barley, Oilseeds, Sorghum and Oats. Currently a fee of $1.50 per tonne paid by the Authorised Buyer (sometimes called licensed (grain) merchants). Under section 60 the Board is allowed to charge a fee for services

RICE MARKETING BOARD

1.56 

Agency Fee

Marketing of Primary Products Act 1983

Fee paid by the Coop to Board as a minimal rental of Board assets

1.57 

Growers Interest Contributions

Marketing of Primary Products Act 1983

Deductions of $1 per tonne from growers returns to pay for interest on Board borrowings

RURAL LANDS PROTECTION BOARD

1.58 

Board must levy general and animal health rates

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 62

Board must levy rates on occupiers of all rateable land

1.59 

Board may levy special purpose rate

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 62

Exercising noxious weed control functions under Noxious Weeds Act 1993

1.60 

Liability of a person who becomes the occupier

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 66

The owner is liable for payment of the current rate and any arrears of the previous owner

1.61 

Certificate as to rates, charges and other matters (Liability of a person who becomes the occupier)

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 236

Application for a certificate must be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the regulations

1.62 

Measures to facilitate the recovery of rates, charges and other amounts

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 200, 201

Subject to the payment of such fees as may be prescribed

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.63 

Issue of transported stock statements

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 140C, 140D

Pastoral and Agricultural Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2002 no.33

Accompanied by such fee as may be determined by the board concerned (being a fee not exceeding those prescribed by the Regulations for the purposes of this section)

1.64 

Impound of bees

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 125

The person must pay to the Board the impounding fee prescribed in the regulations

1.65 

Pest Control Orders

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 155, 156

(Declared Minister for Primary Industry under section 143)

Supply owners/occupiers with lawful and specified methods of control/ eradication, of declared pest animals, such as fumigates and pesticides in a manner complying with the Pesticides Act 1978, by the Boards authorised control officer — prescribed methods of off label permits

1.66 

Board may levy a special noxious animal (special purpose) rate

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 62

The Board may levy a rate to defray any costs incurred

1.67 

Boards may be required to impose a levy (special purpose rate)

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 62

Noxious insects permit raised on all occupiers of rateable land

1.68 

Pest Animal Control — Supply and/or Application of prescribed methods of eradication

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, section 143, in conjunction with sections 153, 156

Prescribed methods of suppressing and destroying noxious animals that require mandatory issue of permit and supply or possession without such is an offence

1.69 

OJD (Ovine Johnes Disease) Compulsory Levy

Agricultural Livestock (Diseases and Control Funding) Act 1998

RLP Boards have a statutory duty to collect this industry levy under the provisions of the Act

Rural Lands Protection Regulation 1995

1.70 

Making and levying of rates

Regulation 7, 8, 9

Levying of general and animal health and special purpose (eradication) rates

1.71 

Property search

Regulation 65

Search fees RLP Act and Stock Diseases Act, as prescribed

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.72 

Fees payable for transported stock statements

Regulation 37

Prescribed fee

NSW FOOD AUTHORITY

1.73 

Meat Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidation Food Regulation 2005

Regulation and Meat Hygiene: Re

1 Human Consumption — Abattoirs, Meat Processing Plants, Meat Vans, Meat Retail Premises, Game Meat Processing Plants, Game Meat Vans

2 Animal Food — Animal Food Processing Plants, Knackeries, Animal Food Vans

3 Other —Rendering Plants

1.74 

Meat Industry Levies

Meat Industry Act 1978: Meat Industry (Meat Industry Levy) Regulation 1999

Rural Lands Protection Act 1998: Rural Lands Protection (General) Regulation 2001

The levy is payable by every occupier of land liable to pay an animal heath rate under the Rural Lands Protection (General) Regulation 2001

1.75 

Seafood Business Licence Fees and Levies

Food Act 2003: Consolidation Food Regulation 2005

Includes fees for carrying on a seafood business and associated annual levies.

1.76 

Shellfish levies

Food Act 2003: Consolidation Food Regulation 2005

Includes Local and State Shellfish Program Levies

1.77 

Dairy Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidation Food Regulation 2005

Includes Licence Fees to carry on business as dairy farmer, operating a milk store, operating a dairy produce factory, operating a dairy produce store, a vehicle vendor, a milk farm collector, and other licence fees as NSW Food Authority so determines

1.78 

Plant Products Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidated Food Regulation 2005

Includes licence fees for the handling of fresh cut fruit, fresh cut vegetable, vegetables in oil, unpastuerised juice, seed sprouts

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

1.79 

Egg Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidated Food Regulation 2005

Includes licence fees for the processing, manufacture and farming of eggs and egg products, for poultry and duck

1.80 

Food Suppliers to Vulnerable Populations

Food Act 2003: Consolidated Food Regulation 2005

Includes licence fees for the supply of food to, within and by:

       Hospitals

       Aged care facilities

       Nursing homes

1.81 

Catering Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidated Food Regulation 2005

Includes licence fees for the supply of food to, within and by industrial, commercial, institutional and noninstitutional caterers.

1.82 

Meals-On Wheels Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidated Food Regulation 2005

Includes licence fees for the supply of food to and by Meals On Wheels associations, businesses and organisations.

1.83 

Childcare Facility Licence Fees

Food Act 2003: Consolidated Food Regulation 2005

Includes licence fees for the supply of food to, within and by childcare facilities.

WINE GRAPES MARKETING BOARD

1.84 

Levy on wine grapes

Marketing of Primary Products Act 1983

Marketing of Primary Products Amendment (Wine Grapes Marketing Board) Act 1997

Compulsory levy on wine grapes grown in the area of the Boards jurisdiction — City of Griffith and the shires of Leeton, Carrathool and Murrumbidgee

Current rate of $3.90 per tonne applies to independent wine grape growers — fruit that is owned by wineries and processed by the same winery is exempt

Levy revenue funds a range of services provided to wine grape growers

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

ATTORNEY GENERAL NSW

ATTORNEY GENERALS DEPARTMENT

2.1 

Conduct money

Industrial Relations Act 1996

Industrial Relations Commission Rules 1996- rule 92

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a summons

2.2 

Conduct money

Land and Environment Court Act 1979

Land and Environment Court Rules 1996, part 6, rule 1, incorporating Supreme Court Rules 1970, Part 37, rule 6

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a subpoena

2.3 

Liquor Licences

Liquor Act 1982 and Regulations

Fees collected at Local Courts for the issue of licences under the Liquor Act

2.4 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Fees for certificates issued at Local Courts

2.5 

Industrial Relations Commission fees

Industrial Relations Act 1996 and Regulations

Fees prescribed in relation to an item of business in the Industrial Relations Commission

2.6 

Dust Diseases Tribunal fees

Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989

Dust Diseases Tribunal Regulation 2007

All fees prescribed except service or attempted service of any process or other document, including service by post to a corporation and preparation of an affidavit of service at each address where service of the document is effected or attempted.

2.7 

Family Law Courts fees

Family Law Act 1975 (Cwth)

Commonwealth contribution to the running of Family Law Courts (CommonwealthState agreement)

2.8 

Land and Environment Court fees

Land and Environment Court Act 1979 and Regulations

Fees prescribed for filing matters, production of documents, making copies of certificates including filing fees for objector appeals and fees for the issuing of subpoenas for corporations.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

2.9 

Restitution Orders raised

Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996

Restitution Orders or Arrangements under the legislation

2.10 

Victims Compensation levies

Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996

State levy paid by offenders convicted of a criminal offence

2.11 

Payments into the Victims Compensation Fund

Section 68 of Victims Support & Rehabilitation Act 1996

All proceeds or profits confiscated under the Confiscation of Proceeds of Crime Act 1989.

All money required to be credited to the Victims Compensation Fund by the Drug Trafficking (Civil Proceedings) Act 1990

2.12 

Justice of the Peace

Justices of the Peace Act 2002

Fee for certificate issued to Justices of the Peace following appointment or reappointment to office.

2.13 

Annual fees

Professional Standards Act 1994 and Regulations

Annual fees to the Professional Standards Council by the occupational associations whose members are subject to a professional standards scheme

2.14 

Applications fees

Professional Standards Act 1994 and Regulations

Fee for an application to the Professional Standards Council to approve, amend or revoke a professional standards scheme

2.15 

Annulment fee

Section 50 of Fines Act 1996 and Regulations

Fee for application to the Local Court for redetermination of application for annulment.

2.16 

Legal Practising Certificates fees

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations

Fees for Legal Practising Certificates including late payment fees under Part 2.4 of the Act

2.17 

Solicitors Fidelity Fund Contributions

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations

Contributions and levies required to be paid by Practitioners to the Fidelity fund under Part 3.4 of the Act

2.18 

Local Registration of Foreign Lawyers

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations

Fee for application for grant or renewal of local registration as a foreign lawyer under Part 2.7 of the Act

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

2.19 

Proposals for application of dormant fund

Dormant Funds Act 1942 and Regulations

Fees payable to the Commissioner with respect to any proposal for a dormant fund that is formulated by the Commissioner under section 11 of the Act 

2.20 

Fees

Classification (Publication, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995

Fees incurred for the provision of a certificate under section 87 of the Commonwealth Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

2.21 

Internal Reviews

Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998

Fees charged pursuant to subsection 54 (4) for the Privacy Commissioner to undertake an internal review on behalf of agencies

2.22 

Filing and Review Fees for Costs Assessment

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations

Filing fees for an application for costs assessment, and filing fee for review by costs review panel under Part 3.2 of the Act

2.23 

Fees

Partnership Act 1892 and Regulations

All fees charged

2.24 

Fees

Companies (Application of Laws) Act 1981

Fees payable pursuant to section 8

2.25 

Fees

Companies (Acquisition of Shares) (Application of Laws) Act 1981

Fees payable pursuant to section 9

2.26 

Fees

Futures Industry (Application of Laws) Act 1981

Fees payable pursuant to section 7

2.27 

Fees

Securities Industry (Application of Laws) Act 1981

Fees payable pursuant to section 8

2.28 

Conduct Money

Dust Diseases Act, 1989 — Section 20(6)

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a subpoena

2.29 

Court fees and Sheriffs fees

Civil Procedure Act 2005 and Regulations

All fees prescribed except service or attempted service of any process or other document by the Sheriff.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

2.30 

Conduct money

Civil Procedure Act 2005 and Regulations

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a subpoena

2.31 

Fees

Commonwealth Service and Execution of Process Act 1992

Civil Procedure Act 2005 and Regulations

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005

All fees payable in respect of registering a judgment for registration and issuing a sealed copy of a judgment for registration in the Supreme, District and Local Courts.

2.32 

Fees

Criminal Procedure Act 1986 and Regulations

All fees prescribed.

ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TRIBUNAL

2.33 

Application fees

Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997 and Regulations

Fees for original applications, reviews of decisions or appeals

2.34 

Conduct money

Administrative Decisions Tribunal (General) 1997 and Regulations

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a summons

LEGAL PROFESSION ADMISSION BOARD

2.35 

Section 26 application

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

A certificate stating whether a person is of sufficient good fame and character to be admitted as a lawyer

2.36 

Admission application — Forms 10 and 11

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

Application to be admitted as a lawyer in NSW. Applicants can be Australians or nonAustralians residing in Australia or overseas but all being admitted in NSW

2.37 

Re-admission application — Form 12

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

Application for admission as a lawyer if a person has previously been removed from the Roll of Lawyers in NSW

2.38 

Certificate of admission — Form 7

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

Certificate stating that a person has been admitted as a legal practitioner/solicitor/barrister/lawyer in NSW

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

2.39 

Original diplomas and certificates

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

A testamur of the Diploma in Law; or an original or duplicate certificate of admission as a legal practitioner, barrister, solicitor or lawyer

2.40 

Other applications and certificates

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

A certificate stating that a person has met the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer; or a report on the examinations completed at the Board; or on completion of the Diploma in Law. Usually used for entry into further tertiary study or admission into another jurisdiction

2.41 

Other applications and certificates

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations 

An application for a determination of what, if any, additional subjects are required to complete the Diploma in Law or to satisfy the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer

2.42 

Late application (where permitted)

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations

A fee charged on a range of applications, which have been lodged after the normal closing date has passed. It may be associated with the Diploma in Law course, admission as a lawyer, application for exemption of training requirements

2.43 

Practical Training Exemption application

Legal Profession Act 2004 and Regulations

An application made by those who claim that College based practical professional training is unnecessary because the practical experience and/or practical training they have previously completed is a sufficient substitute

2.44 

Public Notary appointment application

Public Notaries Act 1997

Similar to admission applications where a legal practitioner applies to be appointed as a public notary

2.45 

Certificate of Current Appointment — Form 4

Public Notaries Act 1997

Certificate that a Public Notary has been appointed in NSW

2.46 

Other applications

Public Notaries Act 1997

Application to vary on the Public Notary roll: a change of name; employment details; residential address etc

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

2.47 

Late application (where permitted)

Public Notaries Act 1997

A fee charged on a range of applications which have been lodged after the normal closing date has passed

2.48 

Annual Notification by Public Notary in Form 6

Public Notaries Act 1997

Fees charged to public notaries for the compulsory annual notification of their particulars

REGISTRY OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES

2.49 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Adoptions Information Act 1990

Certificate certifying particulars contained in an entry in the Register or a certificate certifying that no entry was located in the Register about a relevant registrable event, in respect of a period not exceeding 10 years

2.50 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Certificate as to a recording in a pre1918 register kept under the Act where the applicant has provided the relevant number of the recording

2.51 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Priority search or issue of a certificate of result of search in addition to any other fee

2.52 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Search service. The search function is conducted by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages and is only required for people whose origins are more obscure than the normal client. The immediate lineage may be obscured by complex family relationships. The end result is a certificate

2.53 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Insertion in a recording of a name, an additional name or a change of name or any other particulars

2.54 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Recording in the Register, subsequent to registration of the birth of a child, the name of or other particulars relating to a person as a parent of the child

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

2.55 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations 

Furnishing a certified copy of any record or document kept in the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, for which no fee is otherwise provided

2.56 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

Commemorative Certificates. Introduced in 1994 a premium commemorative certificate

2.57 

Certificates

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

For search against any one name in the Register (including an index to the Register) in respect of a period not exceeding 10 years pursuant to an application under section 50 of the Act (including the fee for a certificate of result of any such search)

Section 50 of the Act refers to the issue of certificates relating to children of deceased persons

2.58 

Registry Fees Administration charges

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 and Regulations

For collection of certificates and fees for other states by the NSW Registry of BDM. For fax transmission of certificate information to Passport Australia

OFFICE OF THE PROTECTIVE COMMISSIONER

2.59 

Management fees

Protected Estates Act 1983 and Regulations

Regulation 2003 (4)(1)(a) Fees attached to the management of a protected persons estate

2.60 

Supervision fees

Protected Estates Act 1983 and Regulations

Supervision fees charged by OPC to monitor private financial managers

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

COMMERCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING

3.1 

Business Name fees

Business Name Act 2002

Application fees for:

       extension to renew/restore of business name

       Ministers consent to business name

       copy of business registration

       searches of registration information

       duplicate registration certificate

       issue of certificate of registration/non-registration

       lodgment of statement of change of particulars or persons

3.2 

Association fees

Association Incorporation Act 1984

Application fees for:

       lodgment of annual statement

       extension of time: to hold AGM/lodgment of annual returns

       alteration of objects or rules

       change of name

       incorporation of association

       reservation of name

       amalgamation of incorporated associations

       incorporation by companies limited by guarantee or registered cooperative

       document search and certified copy

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

3.3 

Limited partnerships fees

Partnerships Act 1892

Amendment Act 1991 (No. 448)

Application fees for:

       registration/ change, reservation and certification of limited partnership

       notice of change of name

       issue of certificate (initial and additional)

       search, copy and printing of registration

       document search and certified copy

3.4 

Solicitor corporations fees

Legal Profession Act 1997, Part 10A

Fees for:

       application for incorporation and reservation/change of name

       lodgment/late lodgment of annual return

       notification of change of name

       notices

       search, copy and printing of register

3.5 

Funeral fund fees

Funeral Fund Act 1979

Fees for:

       registration for funeral contributions/
prearranged funeral fund

       approving an alteration of or addition to fund rules

       confirming a scheme of transfer or amalgamation for funds

       application for the enlargement or abridgement of time required for acts to be done

       receiving returns, accompanying documents, auditors reports

       providing copies of documents

       confirmation of the appointment of substitute or additional trustees

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

3.6 

Landlord and Tenant Regulation

Landlord and Tenant Act 1899

Fees for:

       application for certificates as to fair rent and other matter

       registration of a certificate

       issue of a summons

       enquiries

3.7 

Community land management fees

Community Land Management Act 1989

Fees for:

       lodgment of notice of appeal

       application for a copy of an order

       issuing a summons

       application for an order for settlement of a dispute

3.8 

Trade measurement certification fees

Trade Measurement Act 1989

Fees for:

       application fee for a servicing licence

       application fee for a public weighbridge licence

       annual licence fee for a servicing licence

       annual licence fee for a weighbridge licence

       fee for amended licence

       fee for a duplicate licence

       fee for issue of certificate of suitability

       fee for verification

       fee for certification of measuring instruments

3.9 

Statutory Interest Account Contributions

Property Stock and Business Agents Act 2002

Contributions are used to fund the cost of operating the Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal, a number of grant schemes and other departmental operations

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

3.10 

Motor dealers fees

Motor Dealers Act 1974

Fees for:

       new application from company/ individual

       various type of dealers licence

       renewal of dealers licence

       Components of the application and renewal fees are paid into the Motor Dealers Compensation Fund

       fee for duplicate licence

3.11 

Travel agents licences

Travel Agents Act 1986

Fees for:

       application from corporation/individual/
partner

       annual renewal fees

       late fee

       search of register of licences

       duplicate licence

3.12 

Travel Compensation Fund

Travel Agents Act 1986

Fees for:

       on application — administration fee and fund contribution

       renewal for participation

       search of database

       lodgment time extension

       risk related levy

3.13 

Co-operative Housing & StarrBowkett Society fees

Co-operative Housing & StarrBowkett Societies Act 1998

Fees for:

       registration, rule alteration, approval for disclosure statement

       late lodgment of annual report, lodgment of special resolution and other lodgments

       duplicate certificate

       inspection and copy of prescribed document

       application to Registrar for certificate, consent, determination, review, exemption and other approvals

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

3.14 

Co-operative fees

Co-Operatives Act 1992

Fees for:

       registration, rule alteration, council review, approval for disclosure statement

       late lodgment of annual report, lodgment of special resolution and other lodgments

       application to Minister/Registrar/ Council for

       duplicate certificate

       copy of rules

       application to registrar, council, Minister for certificate, consent, determination, review, exemption and other approvals

3.15 

Pawnbrokers and Second Hand Dealers fees

Pawnbrokers and Second Hand Dealers Act 1996

Fees for:

       licence and annual renewal

       late renewal

       certificate extract from register

3.16 

Real Estate licensing fees

Property, Stock and Business Agent Act 2002

Fees for:

       licence and licence renewal

       late lodgment fees

       A component of the application and renewal fees are paid into the Property Services Compensation Fund

       inspection of register

       duplicate certificate

3.17 

Valuers licence fee

Valuers Act 2003

Fees for:

       valuers licence, renewal and replacement of certificate

       copies of entries in Register

3.18 

Building licensing fees

Home Building Act 1989

Fees for:

       contractor licence application

       contractor licence renewal

       Supervisors Certificate

       Duplicate Licence or Certificate

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

3.19 

Employment Agents fees

Employment Agents Act 1996

Fees for application and renewal of licence

3.20 

Motor Vehicle and Boat Encumbrance fees

Registration of Interest in Goods Act 1986

Fees for:

       Account establishment

       Online computer access

       Certificates

       Enquiries

       Interest listing/ transfer of interest

3.21 

Conveyancers licensing fees

Conveyancers Licensing Act 1995

Fees for:

       licence, licence renewal and searches

       Late fees

       Duplicate licences or certificates

       Variation of certificates

3.22 

Owner Builder permit fees

Home Building Act 1989

Fees for:

       Owner builder permits

       Duplicate licence or certificate

3.23 

Strata scheme fees

Strata Schemes Management Act 1996

Fees for:

       Lodgment of application for an order

       Notice of appeal

       Mediation

       Issue of summons

       Database search and copy of document

       Duplicate certificate

       Copy of a tape

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

3.24 

Electrical safety fees

Electrical (Consumer Safety) Act 2004

Fees for:

       Approval and certification of electrical products

       Application for renewal of approval

       Duplicate/copy of certificate

       Lodgment of appeal

       Issue of summons

       Search and copy of documents

       Application for mediation

       Database search and copy of document

3.25 

Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal fees

Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Act 2001

 

 

Credit Act 1984

 

 

Consumer Credit (New South Wales) Act 1995

Fees for:

       Lodgment of a claim application for a dispute hearing

       Notification of a building dispute application for re-hearing

       Application for renewal of proceeding

       Copy of a document or tape recording

       Search fees

Office of Industrial Relations

3.26 

Factories, Shops and Industries Act fees

Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962

Application fees in respect of Hairdressers licences and exemptions for Sunday trading by certain shops. Regulatory fee pursuant to the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962

3.27 

Bank operating fees

Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962

Fees for banks to open and operate on the weekend

3.28 

Licence and other fees

Entertainment Industry Act 1989

Licence and other fees imposed on persons who manage entertainers and/or events/venues

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

Office of PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES

NSW ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

4.1 

Annual Registration Fee

Architects Act 2003

Payable by architects in order to use the legally protected title architect, in the public interest and for consumer protection

4.2 

Enrolment fee

Architects Act 2003

A one-off fee payable by architects who have never registered as an architect in any State of Territory of Australia, in order to enrol their names to the Register of Architects of NSW

4.3 

Re-registration/ Reinstatement Fee

Architects Act 2003

Payable by architects in order to restore their name to the Register of Architects of NSW

4.4 

Enrolment Fee Interstate/Mutual Recognition

Architects Act 2003

A one-off fee payable by architects who are currently registered in another State or Territory/NZ and are applying for registration in NSW.

4.5 

Temporary Registration for O/Seas Architects

Architects Act 2003

Payable by overseas architects in order to use the legally protected title architect in NSW for a limited time, specified by the NSW Architects Registration Board.

4.6 

Renewal of Temporary Registration of O/Seas Architects

Architects Act 2003

Payable by overseas architects in order to extend their use of the legally protected title architect in NSW for a limited time, specified by the NSW Architects Registration Board.

4.7 

Renewal Non Practising Architects

Architects Act 2003

Payable by architects who are already on the Register or who have recently removed their names from the Register wishing to use the legally protected title architect who do not practise and cannot offer architectural services.

4.8 

Listing of Nominated Architect

Architects Act 2003

A one-off fee payable by corporations/firms nominating responsible architect/s for the provision of architectural services by the corporation or firm.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

4.9 

Publication/Renewal of Nominated Architect’’

Architects Act 2003

Payable annually by corporations/firms who have nominated responsible architect/s for the provision of architectural services by the corporation or firm and published by the Board in the public interest and for consumer protection.

4.10 

Nominated Architect Change of Details

Architects Act 2003

Payable by corporations/firms who have nominated responsible architect/s for the provision of architectural services by the corporation or firm in NSW and changing details of the corporation or firm.

4.11 

Printed Register of Architects

Architects Act 2003

Payable by those persons wishing to purchase the printed/bound Register of Architects, published by the Board in the public interest and for consumer protection and available for viewing on the website.

4.12 

Third Party Certification

Architects Act 2003

Payable by third parties for search extracts from the NSW Register of Architects

4.13 

Transcript Fee

Architects Act 2003

Payable by parties for unpublished official Hearing Transcripts

4.14 

Summons Conduct Money

Architects Act 2003: Regulation 2004

Payable to parties summoned to appear at hearings to give evidence and produce such documents as may be referred to in the summons.

4.15 

Search Fee

Architects Act 2003: FOI Act 1982

Payable by parties for the right to access unpublished official information generally, for example, FOI charges.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.1 

Adoption fees (in country)

Adoption of Children Act 1965

Fee received from applicants seeking to adopt. Fee used to obtain professional assessment, for example, social worker, psychological reports, etc

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

5.2 

Overseas adoption receipts

Adoption of Children Act 1965

Fee received from applicants seeking to adopt from overseas. Fee used to obtain assessment of applicants, for example, social worker, psychological reports, etc

5.3 

Family Information Services

Adoption Information Act 1990

Fees received for access to family records

5.4 

Fees charged for criminal record check of child care workers in child care centres

Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998

Before a childcare centre employs a child care worker, they may request a criminal record check from DoCS on the worker. DoCS charge a fee for this service

5.5 

Licensing fee for Child Care Centres

Children (Care and Protection) Act 1987

Childcare centres require a licence from DoCS to operate. Fees can be charged for issuing the licence

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

6.1 

Fees paid to VETAB

Vocational Education And Training Accreditation Act 2005

Initial And Continuing Registration Of Providers, Courses And Locations

Australian and Overseas Universities

6.2 

Application fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Application fee for Ministers recommendation under section 4 of the Higher Education Act 2001 (the Act)

6.3 

Assessment fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Assessment fee in connection with application for Ministers recommendation under section 4 of the Act

6.4 

Application fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Application fee for registration as an overseas university under section 5 of the Act.

6.5 

Assessment fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Assessment fee in connection with application for registration as an overseas university under section 5 of the Act.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

REGISTRATION OF Australian and Overseas HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

6.6 

Application fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Application fee for registration as an Australian or overseas higher education institution under section 5 of the Act

6.7 

Registration fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Annual fee for registration as an Australian or overseas higher education institution under section 5 of the Act

6.8 

Assessment fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Assessment fee in connection with application for termination of suspension of registration under section 6 of the Act

ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

6.9 

Application fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Application fee for accreditation of course of study under section 7 of the Act (per course)

6.10 

Assessment fee

Higher Education Regulation 2004

Assessment fee in connection with application for accreditation under section 7 of the Act (per course) for Diploma or advanced diploma, Bachelor degree, Graduate certificate, graduate diploma or other prescribed postgraduate qualification, Masters degree, Doctoral degree, Associate Degree

6.11 

Assessment fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Assessment fee in connection with application for termination of suspension of accreditation under section 8 of the Act (per course)

Approval to provide courses of study to overseas students

6.12 

Application fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Application fee for approval of education institution in relation to courses of study under section 10 of the Act

6.13 

Approval fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Annual fee for approval of education institution under section 10 of the Act if number of courses covered by approval does not exceed five

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

6.14 

Approval fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Annual fee for approval of education institution under section 10 of the Act if number of courses covered by approval exceeds five

6.15 

Application fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Application fee to amend education institutions approval to add new courses

6.16 

Assessment fee

Higher Education Regulation 2003

Assessment fee in connection with application for termination of suspension of education institutions approval under section 11 of the Act

NSW INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS

6.17 

Accreditation Fee

NSW Institute of Teachers Act 2004

Accredited teachers must meet professional standards and pay the annual accreditation fee. The fees give new teachers the right to employment as a teacher in NSW and existing teachers recognition of higher capacity.

6.18 

Professional development provider and course endorsement fees

NSW Institute of Teachers Act 2004

Fees are for the regulation of professional development for teachers through approval of providers and registration of courses

EMERGENCY SERVICES

NSW FIRE BRIGADES

7.1 

Contributions payable by insurance companies

NSW Fire Brigades Act 1989

Annual contribution to Consolidated Revenue in NSW of 73.7 per cent of the Total Net Aggregate Fire District Estimates for the year as approved by the Treasurer.

7.2 

Contributions payable by local government councils

NSW Fire Brigades Act 1989

Annual contribution to Consolidated Revenue in NSW of 12.3 per cent of the Total Net Aggregate Fire District Estimates for the year as approved by the Treasurer.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE

7.3 

Insurance levies

Rural Fires Act 1997

Levy on insurance companies to fund fire services

7.4 

Local government contributions to rural fire fighting fund

Rural Fires Act 1997

Levy on local government to fund fire services

7.5 

Conduct money

Evidence Act 1995

Fee for evidence produced in court

ENERGY AND WATER

HUNTER WATER CORPORATION

8.1 

Developer/Third Party cash contributions

Hunter Water Act 1991

Cash contribution toward the cost of provision of water and sewerage services

8.2 

Conveyancing Certificate

Hunter Water Act 1991

Statement of outstanding rates & charges

8.3 

Service Location Diagram

Hunter Water Act 1991

Location of sewer and/or water mains in relation to property boundaries.

8.4 

Statement of Available Pressure and Flow

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

8.5 

Hydraulic design assessment

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

8.6 

Wyee East water supply contribution

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

8.7 

Billing Record Search Statement - up to and including 5 years

Hunter Water Act 1991

Search and provide details of archived financial records

8.8 

Backflow Prevention Application Device Annual Administration Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

8.9 

Determining Requirements for Building Over/Adjacent to Sewer

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.10 

Application to Assess Encroachment on Hunter Water Land, Easement Right of Assets

Hunter Water Act 1991

Fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.11 

Indicative Developer Charge Application

Hunter Water Act 1991

Fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.12 

Assessment of Major Works

Hunter Water Act 1991

Fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.13 

Major Works Inspections Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

Fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.14 

Access hole compensation

Hunter Water Act 1991

Fees collected from a developer and paid to a third party in relation to an access hole built on third parties property following a sewermain extension

8.15 

Revised Notice Letter Application

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.16 

Assessment of Minor Works

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.17 

Minor works inspection Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.18 

Major Works Inspection and WAE Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.19 

Bond Application

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

8.20 

Bond Variation

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.21 

Developer contributed/third party gifted assets

Hunter Water Act 1991

Water, sewer and drainage infrastructure constructed/funded by a developer/third party and handed over to Hunter Water Corporation free of charge

8.22 

Application to Connect or Disconnect Water & Sewer Services (combined application)

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administrative charge associated with the provision/cessation of water, sewer or drainage services

8.23 

Tradewaste permit and inspection fees

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charges associated with the accepting and treating of trade waste

8.24 

Irregular & Dishonoured Payments

Hunter Water Act 1991

Charges including an administration component for dishonoured payments by cheque, credit card or direct debit

8.25 

Recovery fees

Hunter Water Act 1991

Charges incorporating court fees, legals, debt collection, advertising and administration costs re: unpaid accounts

8.26 

Property Sewerage Diagram up to and including A4 size (where available)

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

8.27 

Request for Separate Metering of Strata Units

Hunter Water Act 1991

Process request for separate submetering of individual units in a registered strata plan.

8.28 

Pump Station Design Assessment

Hunter Water Act 1991

Audit of pump station design to ensure compliance with Hunter Water standards

8.29 

Backflow Prevention Device Application and Registration Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

 

8.30 

Building Over or Adjacent to Sewer Advice

Hunter Water Act 1991

Statement regarding past build over sewer or water main

8.31 

Application Fee Section 50

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined compulsory audit and administration fees imposed in respect of new developments

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.32 

Application for Additional Sewer Connection

Hunter Water Act 1991

Advise requirements of an additional junction to an existing serviced lot

8.33 

Application for Water Service Connection

Hunter Water Act 1991

Process and approve connection to water mains via a tee and valve

8.34 

Stormwater Channel Connection

Hunter Water Act 1991

Approval to connect to storm water channel including advice regarding construction requirements

8.35 

Connect to Existing Water System (Major Works)

Hunter Water Act 1991

Shutdown and charge up of a main by Hunter Water Operations Group to allow connection to existing water system for major works

8.36 

Insertion or Removal Tee & Valve (Shutdown and Charge up)

Hunter Water Act 1991

Shutdown and charge up of a main by Hunter Water Operations Group to allow insertion or removal of tee and valve

8.37 

Application for a Metered Standpipe

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for approval to use a metered standpipe

8.38 

Meter Affixtures

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for installation of 20 mm and 25 mm water meters on customers properties by Hunter Water

8.39 

Inspection of non-compliant meters

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for inspection of properties to assess requirements for making a meter accessible and/or where a second inspection is required for strata metering

8.40 

Special inspections

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for inspecting rainwater tanks and water cartage storage tanks to ensure adequate backflow protection

8.41 

Connect to, or building over/ adjacent to, a storm water channel for a single residence

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for processing applications for single residence connection to/ over storm water channels

8.42 

Indicative Requirements Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for assessment of proposed development and general advice on the level of developer servicing plan charges

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.43 

Strategy Review

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for reviewing strategies prepared by developers

8.44 

Application to assess a sewermain adjustment

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge associated with moving a fitting and/or adjusting a section of watermain

8.45 

Special Meter Reading Statement

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined fee for reading a water meter and supplying a statement

8.46 

Water Reconnection after restriction

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined fee for reconnecting a water service connection after it has been restricted

8.47 

Application for water disconnection

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for processing applications for disconnecting a water service

8.48 

Application to assess a watermain adjustment

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for processing applications for adjusting a watermain including preliminary advice regarding the projects feasibility

8.49 

Standpipe Hire

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined charges for the hire of metered stand pipes

8.50 

Application to Connect or Disconnect Sewer or for a Special Internal Inspection Permit

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge associated with the provision/cessation of water, sewer or drainage services

8.51 

Water Meter Re-Read

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined fee for rereading a water meter

8.52 

Application for Water/Sewer main Extensions

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for processing applications to extend sewer and/or sewer mains for unserviced properties

8.53 

Tee and Valve Connection

Hunter Water Act 1991

Administration charge for water services greater than 80 mm diameter requiring special connection arrangements

8.54 

Remote Application Fee

Hunter Water Act 1991

IPART determined fee for processing applications for a compliance certificate in an area that is remote from Hunter Water Services

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

SYDNEY WATER

8.55 

Large Water main Connection Approval 32-65 mm, individual or joint application, excluding any subsequent labour charge

Sydney Water Act 1994

An application to connect to the Corporations mains for the purpose of domestic, water sprinklers, fire hydrants and wall drenching

8.56 

Large Water main Connection Application 80 mm, excluding any subsequent labour charge

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for the Corporation to carry out a large connection to its water main

8.57 

Water main fitting adjustment application, excluding any subsequent labour charge

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for an accredited supplier to lower or raise an existing water main fitting

8.58 

Sewer Junction Connection Application, excluding any subsequent labour charge

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for an accredited supplier to insert a junction into Sydney Waters sewer line

8.59 

Sewer Sideline Connection Application, excluding any subsequent labour charge

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for an accredited supplier to extend a junction to provide a suitable point of connection

8.60 

Disuse of sewer application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to investigate the feasibility to disuse an existing Sydney Water sewer.

8.61 

Application/ Agreement/Renewal for sewer use regarding Trade Waste

Sydney Water Act 1994

An application/agreement/ renewal for sewer use regarding Trade Waste including assessed pollutant and site pollutant charges, but excluding the charges made for additional inspections

8.62 

Connection to Storm Channel Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application to connect to the Corporations stormwater channel greater than 300 mm

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.63 

Subdivider/Developer Compliance Certificate

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for a subdivider/ developer Compliance Certificate which states that the proposed development complies with section 73 (also known as Section 73 certificate)

8.64 

Property Sewerage Diagram

Sydney Water Act 1994

Diagram showing the location of the house service line, building and sewer for a property

8.65 

Sydney Water supply system diagram

Sydney Water Act 1994

Large plan showing water, sewer and drainage assets covering a large area in a single plot

8.66 

Developer Charges and Contributions

Sydney Water Act 1994

Includes the contribution of assets under Division 9 of the Sydney Water Act and contribution of assets arising under paragraph 38 (1) (a) and section 44 of the Sydney Water Act

8.67 

Conveyancing Certificate

Sydney Water Act 1994

A statement of charges and payments at a specific date under section 66

8.68 

Vent Shaft Adjustment Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to investigate the feasibility of relocating or disusing a sewer vent shaft and an accredited supplier to undertake the work

8.69 

Building Over Sewer/Adjacent to Sewer Letter

Sydney Water Act 1994

A statement of approval status for existing building over or adjacent to sewer

8.70 

Product Approval Application, Excluding Evaluation and Consultation Fees

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for authorisation of a pipeline or trade waste product for use on infrastructure

8.71 

Building Plan Approval

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for approval of building/ development plans for compliance with Sydney Waters requirements

8.72 

Service Location Print

Sydney Water Act 1994

A plan showing the location of sewer and/or water mains, services and connection points in relation to a propertys boundaries

8.73 

Request for asset construction details

Sydney Water Act 1994

Detailed map of Sydney Water assets showing water, sewer, drainage

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.74 

Pump application (water)

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application to approve a pump that draws water from Sydney Waters main

8.75 

Special date of connection enquiries

Sydney Water Act 1994

Inquiry to determine the date of connection of the property to Sydney Waters sewer

8.76 

Diagram discrepancy/HS85

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to undertake an estimation of private sewer lines for a property where no diagram currently exists.

8.77 

Cancellation of plumbers permit

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to cancel a plumbers permit

8.78 

Sewer Main Adjustment Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to investigate the feasibility of relocating or adjusting existing Sydney Water infrastructure

8.79 

Water Main Adjustment Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to investigate the feasibility of relocating or adjusting existing Sydney Water infrastructure

8.80 

Plumbing and Drainage Inspection Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to inspect any plumbing and sanitary plumbing and drainage installation. This includes updating the sewerage service diagrams on completion, but excludes any inspection/ reinspection labour charge

8.81 

Water and Sewer Extension Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

An application seeking an extension of a water or sewer main to a property to make a new connection

8.82 

Extended Private Service Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to investigate feasibility to permit an extended private water service and provide a point of connection

8.83 

Water main Disconnection Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for water main disconnection

8.84 

Plumbing and Drainage Quality Assurance Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to provide a Quality Assurance audit role on any plumbing, sanitary and drainage installations

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

8.85 

Alternative Water Inspection Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

Application for Sydney Water to review the proposed connection to an alternative water source, that is,  bore water, grey water

8.86 

Subdivider/ Developer Feasibility Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

An application for an indication of potential servicing requirements. This also includes an indication on developer charges for a development proposal

8.87 

Road Closure Application

Sydney Water Act 1994

An application to determine whether Sydney Waters assets would be affected by a proposed permanent road closure

8.88 

Water Main Connection Application (2025 mm) excluding any subsequent labour charge

Sydney Water Act 1994

An application to connect to the Corporations main

Department of energy, utilities and sustainability

8.89 

Pipeline licence payments

Pipelines Act 1967

Annual licence fees under the Pipelines Act 1967 are imposed as a means of recovering administration of the Act, and are determined on a cost per kilometre basis

8.90 

Energy Labelling fees/Minimum Energy Performance standards fees

Electricity Safety Act 1945

Regulatory fee. All major appliances are required to be labelled. Each model of an appliance must be registered and pay the fee

8.91 

Capital Contributions

Electricity Supply Act 1995

Electricity distributors noncontestable augmentation charges under section 25 of the Act and capital assets gifted to or vested in the distributors.

8.92 

Cathodic Protection System Fees

Electricity Safety (Corrosion Protection ) Regulation 1998

Registration fee for Cathodic Protection System

8.93 

Pindari Dam Enlargement levy

Water Act 1912

Water Management Act 2000

Contribution by irrigators towards capital cost of the enlargement of Pindari Dam completed some years ago

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

TRANSGRID

8.94 

Property Inquiries for Land Conveyancing

Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2000

Search fee on information regarding TransGrids existing right or interest in the land or any TransGridBoard approved proposal which would affect title to land

Under abovementioned legislation, vendors warrant that the property being sold is not affected by any proposals of certain government agencies. Purchasers may make inquiries to verify this information

Certificates are issued by the respective government agency to the effect that the agency has no interest in the property or a detailed response is issued as to what interest the agency has in the land

ENVIRONMENT

Department of EnviRonment AnD CLIMATE CHANGE

9.1 

Waste Disposal Contributions

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Contributions under the Act for waste received at licensed waste facilities within the Sydney metropolitan or extended regulated area, or to receive wastes from these areas

9.2 

Environment protection licences

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

Administrative fees based on cost of issuing and administering the licence, load-based fees based on load of pollutants discharged by a licensed activity and licence transfers or realignments — replaces pollution control Act fees and incorporates licence fees relating to waste activities, waste facilities and transport of waste

9.3 

Environment Protection Notices

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Fees for the preparing, monitoring, issuing and ensuring compliance of environment protection notices. Recovery of costs for noncompliance

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

9.4 

Ozone Protection

Ozone Protection Regulation 1989

Fees associated with obtaining and distributing controlled substances, handling large quantities of controlled substances, and undertaking restricted activities with regard to controlled substances

9.5 

Public Register

Respective legislation for register in question

Fee for inspection of the public register

9.6 

EPA Licence — dangerous goods

Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997

Fee for a licence to drive vehicles carrying, and to transport, bulk dangerous goods

9.7 

EPA Licence — for dangerous goods tank designs

Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997

Application fee for tank designs for the transport of bulk dangerous goods

9.8 

EPA Licence —hazardous chemicals

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985

Fees can apply in relation to the following activities: manufacturing, processing, keeping, distributing, conveying, using, selling or disposing of a chemical or chemical waste. Fees are for: licence applications, renewals, transfers and possession; assessment of the above activities; and assessment of a technology for processing a chemical or declared chemical waste

9.9 

EPA Licence — pesticides

Pesticides Act 1999

Fee for pesticide licences, competency certificates. Recovery of Administration cost. Fees for the preparing, monitoring, issuing and ensuring compliance of pesticide notices. Recovery of cost for non compliance. Fee for inspection of the public record

9.10 

EPA Licence — domestic solid fuel

Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002

Fee for certificates issued in relation to solid fuel burning appliances

9.11 

EPA Licence — vertical exhaust

Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002

Fee for exemption of certain rural vehicles from the requirement to have vertical exhaust emissions under the Act

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

9.12 

EPA Licence —licence copies

Respective legislation for licence in question

Provision of copies of Pollution Control Act licences

9.13 

EPA Licence —radiation

Radiation Control Act 1990

The Act requires users/sellers of radioactive substances/apparatus to be licensed

9.14 

EPA Licence —registration of apparatus

Radiation Control Act 1990

The Act requires certain sources of ionising radiation to be registered and to pay a fee therefore

9.15 

EPA Licence —accreditation of radiation consultants

Radiation Control Act 1990

The fee is for accreditation of radiation experts required by the Act

9.16 

Controlled Waste Facility

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Fee for licences relating to facilities that receive waste (in various categories)

9.17 

Transporter fees

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Fee for licence in relation to transporter of certain quantities of hazardous wastes, tyres and some liquid wastes

9.18 

Premises fees

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Fee for licences premises that generate waste (in certain categories)

9.19 

Contaminated land fees

Contaminated Land Management Act 1997

Fees and charges associated with the issue of orders, accreditation of auditors, copies of information on the public record etc

9.20 

Immobilisation of contaminants fee

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Waste Regulation

Application fee to receive approval to treat hazardous and industrial waste in order to immobilise contaminants

9.21 

Contributions to Climate Change Fund

Section 34J of the Energy Utilities and Administration Act 1987

The Minister may require electricity distribution network service providers and State water agencies to make contributions to the Climate Change Fund

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

9.22 

National Parks and Wildlife Service Licences

Kangaroo Meat Retailers

Game

Trappers

Fauna Dealers

Kangaroo Skin Dealers

Kangaroo Wholesalers

Growers and Pickers

Import and Export

Aviary Registration

Exhibitors

Reptile and Amphibian

Other Licence Fees for authorities, consents & permits but not for occupancies

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995

National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2002

Wilderness Act 1987

As part of its responsibility for protected flora and fauna the NPWS issues licences to control activities in a number of areas

9.23 

Royalties

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

As with Licences, Royalties are used to control activities, principally the killing of kangaroos

9.24 

NPWS Annual Community Services Charges:

Water and Sewerage

Garbage and Recycling

Capital Works

Administration Costs

Snow clearing and Grooming

Road Maintenance

Levy for Fire Brigade etc

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

To recover the costs of providing or maintaining any community service in a park, site, or reserve and similar to municipal services outside the park system

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

9.25 

Emu farming and products

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Licences to farm emus and deal in emu products

9.26 

Scientific research involving harming of fauna

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Licence to use fauna for research purposes

9.27 

Use of prescribed substances to poison birds

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Licence given only to licensed pest control operators

9.28 

Development and Building application charges

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

All fees charged relating to building applications and planning for developments within National Parks

9.29 

Search and Supply of data (for example wildlife atlas data, Aboriginal sites and property searches)

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Recovery of costs involved in searches of NPWS databases and supply of information

9.30 

Granting of Consents

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Application and/or assessment fees for handling applications eg, to harm flora or fauna or their habitat, to destroy aboriginal relics or to excavate or disturb aboriginal relics

9.31 

Developer contribution fees

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

All fees contributed by developers as compensation for the damage caused to natural or cultural heritage by their developments

Other EPA Licences and Fees

9.32 

Registration of premises

Radiation Control Act 1990

The Act requires premises where radioactive material is kept to be registered

9.33 

Transfer of registration

Radiation Control Act 1990

Fee required where ownership of the premises or apparatus referred to above is transferred to another party

9.34 

Approval for personal monitoring devices

Radiation Control Regulation

The Regulation requires approval of providers of personal monitoring devices

9.35 

Approval for area monitoring devices

Radiation Control Regulation

The Regulation requires approval of an area monitoring device

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

LORD HOWE ISLAND BOARD

9.36 

Wharfage fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.37 

Public accommodation fee (accommodation levy)

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.38 

Business licence fee

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.39 

Garbage fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.40 

Animal registration fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.41 

Development and building application fees

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

9.42 

Hire vehicle fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.43 

Liquor licence fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.44 

Lease transfer fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

 

9.45 

Long term accommodation fee

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

Paid for private accommodation for long term tourists

9.46 

Marriage registration lodgment of notification

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

Standard registration fee

9.47 

Communication services fees

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

Provision of satellite communication services to the island. The fee is levied on all households, irrespective of whether they utilise the communication services provided or not

9.48 

Environment Levy

Lord Howe Island Act 1953

Levy paid by tourists to the island which goes toward the upkeep and maintenance of the island

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR INDUSTRY authority

9.49 

Repairers licence fees

Tradesperson certificate fees

Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980

Licence application fees

Licence amendment fees

Annual licence fees

Tradesperson certificate fees

9.50 

Business authorisation fees

Ozone Protection Regulation 1997

Authorisation application fees

Authorisation renewal fees

Authorisation person

FORESTRY

FORESTS NSW

10.1 

Application for forest lease

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory. Generally 6-10 years but permissible for 50 years or longer. For any purpose approved by the Forestry Commission and not opposed to the interests of forestry

10.2 

Application for occupation permit

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory, often annual but varies from months to 10 years, for the right to occupy land within State Forest timber or flora reserves and certain other Crown lands for various purposes including grazing, sawmills, charcoal burning, beekeeping, communication towers and transmission lines, etc

10.3 

Application for sawmill licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory (see sawmill licence below)

10.4 

Clearing licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 51

Compulsory, as required, normally current for about 2 years. For the right to clear timber or other vegetation from State forest, timber reserves or flora reserves

10.5 

Contractors licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 46 (2) & Schedule 1

Compulsory, generally annual. Engaged by holders of timber licences to obtain timber, forest products or forest materials (gravel, sand etc) from Crown timber lands

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

10.6 

Forest materials licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory, term varies (generally renewed annually) for right to take sand, gravel etc from Crown- timber lands

10.7 

Operators licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 46 (2) & Schedule 1

Compulsory, generally annual. Engaged by holders of timber licences or by contractors to obtain timber, forest products or forest materials (gravel, sand etc) from Crown timber lands see sawmill licence

10.8 

Permission to work a Sawmill

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 50 (3) & Schedule 1

Compulsory, generally annual

10.9 

Products licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory, term varies (generally 312 months) for right to take forest products (vegetation other than timber) from Crown timber lands

10.10 

Sawmill licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory, annual charge (generally renewed annually) for right to operate a sawmill in NSW.

10.11 

Timber licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 36 & Schedule 1

Compulsory, annual charge (generally renewed annually) for right to take timber from Crown timber land in NSW

10.12 

Transfer of forest lease

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 40 & Schedule 1

See application for forest lease

10.13 

Transfer of occupation permit

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 40 & Schedule 1

See application for occupation permit

10.14 

Transfer of sawmill licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 40 & Schedule 1

See sawmill licence

10.15 

Transfer of timber licence, products licence or forest materials licence

Forestry Regulation 2004, Clause 40 & Schedule 1

See licences above

10.16 

Application for approval of preservative treatment and registration of brand

Timber Marketing Regulation 2005, Clause 15 (2)

Compulsory, regulatory

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

10.17 

Application for renewal of approval of preservative treatment and registration of brand

Timber Marketing Regulation 2005, Clause 16 (2)

Compulsory, regulatory

10.18 

Application for variation of approval of preservative treatment and registration of brand

Timber Marketing Regulation 2005, Clause 17 (2)

Compulsory, regulatory

10.19 

Application for transfer of approval of preservative treatment and registration of brand

Timber Marketing Regulation 2005, Clause 18 (2)

Compulsory, regulatory

HEALTH

Including NSW Department of Health, Medical Board, Pharmacy Board, Dental Board, and Registration Boards for Chiropractors, Dental Technicians, Nurses, Optical Dispensers, Optometrists, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists and the Health Care Complaints Commission.

11.1 

Legal costs

Chiropractors Act 2001; Dental Practice Act 2001; Medical Practice Act 1991; Nurses and Midwives Act 1991; Optometrists Act 2002; Osteopaths Act 2001; Physiotherapists Act 2001; Psychologists Act 2001 Pharmacy Practice Act 2005; Podiatrists Act 2003

Legal costs awarded in disciplinary proceedings by a Tribunal constituted under the relevant Act

11.2 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Chiropractors Act 2001 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Chiropractors Registration Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration of, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.3 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Dental Practice Act 2001 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Dental Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

11.4 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Dental Technicians Registration Act1975 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Dental Technicians Registration Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.5 

Subpoenas and summons

Health Care Complaints Act 1993

Subpoenas and summons issued by the Commission as part of investigations or proceedings

11.6 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Medical Practice Act 1991 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the New South Wales Medical Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.7 

Licensing and other fees payable under the Act

Mental Health Act 1991 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Department of Health for matters relating to the licensing of authorised hospitals

11.8 

Licensing and other fees payable under the Act

Mental Health Act 2007 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Department of Health for matters such as the licensing of private mental health facilities

11.9 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Nurses and Midwives Act 1991 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Nurses and Midwives Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.10 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Optical Dispensers Act 1963 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Optical Dispensers Licensing Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.11 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Optometrists Act 2002 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Optometrists Registration Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

11.12 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Osteopaths Act 2001 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Osteopaths Registration Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.13 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Pharmacy Act 1964 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.14 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Pharmacy Practice Act 2005 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.15 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Podiatrists Act 2003 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Podiatrists Registration Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

11.16 

Licensing and other fees payable under the Act

Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Department of Health for matters such as applications for or renewals of licences or authorities to sell, manufacture, supply or wholesale goods regulated under the Act or Regulation

11.17 

Licensing and other fees payable under the Act

Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres Act 1988 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Department of Health for matters such as applications for or renewals or transfers of licences for private hospitals or day procedure centres

11.18 

Licensing and other fees payable under the Act

Private Health Facilities Act 2007 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Department of Health for matters such as applications for or renewal, amendment or transfer of licences for private health facilities, or review of licensing decisions

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

11.19 

Regulatory control fees

Public Health Act 1991 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Department of Health for matters relating to microbial control and regulation of the funeral industry

11.20 

Registration and other fees payable under the Act

Psychologists Act 2001 and any Regulation made under that Act

All fees required to be paid to the Psychologists Registration Board for matters such as registration, annual renewal and re-registration, examination fees and administrative fees in relation to the Register

LAND

DEPARTMENT OF LANDS

BOARD OF SURVEYING and SPATIAL INFORMATION new south wales

12.1 

Application for Board examination

Surveying Regulation 2006

Eligible financial enrolled Candidate Surveyors may apply to be assessed for competency

12.2 

Application for a professional training program

Surveying Regulation 2006

Financial enrolled Candidate Surveyors may apply for entry into a Professional Training Agreement

12.3 

Registration Application

Surveying Regulation 2006

Eligible qualified persons wishing may apply for Registration as a Land or Mining Surveyor

12.4 

Evidentiary certificate

Surveying Regulation 2006

Certificate signed by the Registrar of BOSSI supplied on request

12.5 

Application for reregistration

Surveying Regulation 2006

Previously registered Surveyors may apply to be restored to the Register of Surveyors

12.6 

Replacement of certificate of registration

Surveying Regulation 2006

Certificates of Registration previously issued may be replaced if required

12.7 

Annual administration fee

Surveying Regulation 2006

Annual payment for continuance of registration as a Surveyor

12.8 

Extract from register of surveyors

Surveying Regulation 2006

Extraction and supply of data from the Register of Surveyors per entry

12.9 

Application for a certificate of authority

Surveying Regulation 2006

To provide authorised surveyors with documentation to enter lands or premises for survey purposes.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

12.10 

Application for student of surveying, survey drafter or survey assistant

Surveying Regulation 2006

Persons who are suitably qualified may apply to the Board to be enrolled.

12.11 

Re-lodgment Fee for Professional Training Agreement Application

Surveying Regulation 2006

Financial enrolled Candidate Surveyors may submit a revised application for entry into a Professional Training Agreement

12.12 

Fee for variation to an existing Professional Training Agreement Application

Surveying Regulation 2006

Financial enrolled Candidate Surveyors may submit a variation to an existing Professional Training Agreement

12.13 

Resubmission Fee for Professional Training Agreement Report

Surveying Regulation 2006

Financial enrolled Candidate Surveyors may submit additional reports over and above those required in a standard Professional Training Agreement

LAND AND PROPERTY INFORMATION NSW

12.14 

Inspection Fee

Surveying Regulation 2006

Application to inspect register of public surveys

12.15 

Extracts from register of public surveys

Surveying Regulation 2006

Searches of the database to ensure survey work is consistent with the State survey grid. Searches may be in the form of sketch plans, coordinates or heights. They can be extracted either on-line through the Survey Control Information Management System (SCIMS) or supplied manually.

12.16 

Deposit payable for deferred placement of survey marks

Surveying Regulation 2006

A deposit is respect of survey marks that are to be placed at some time after completion of survey

12.17 

Registration in the General Register of Deeds

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003

Preparation of a registration copy of an instrument

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

12.18 

Registration in the General Register of Deeds

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003

Registration, renewal or vacation of registration. Also includes registration of a crop, wool, stock or aquaculture fish mortgage, bill of sale, removal of caveat, memorandum containing provisions that are capable of being covenants or for recording or registering any instrument

12.19 

Miscellaneous fees

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003

For furnishing a certificate of ownership; on request for entry of a marginal note evidencing a discrepancy between an original instrument and a registered copy of the instrument

12.20 

Registration Fees

Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Regulation 2007

All fees concerning registration of Strata as set out in Schedule 6 of the Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Regulation 2002 except preexamination fees

12.21 

Registration Fees

Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Regulation 2007

All fees concerning registration of Strata as set out in Schedule 6 of the Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Regulation 2002 except preexamination fees

12.22 

Miscellaneous fees

Real Property Regulation 2003

Fees for: depositing an instrument declaratory of trusts, lodgment of an application for statement of reasons, lodgment of a request for delivery of a document, furnishing a certificate of ownership, production of documents at the Office of State Revenue, supplying a computer listing of plans registered, any dealing, application, request or caveat that refers to more than 20 folios and, ensuring security of delivery of documentation relevant to title registration

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

12.23 

Extracts and copies

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003

Real Property Regulation 2003

Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Regulation 2007

Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Regulation 2007

Extracts and copies of documents in the custody of the Registrar General

12.24 

Official searches

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003

Real Property Regulation 2003

Searches conducted by Land and Property Information that are official in nature

12.25 

Valuation Data

Valuation of Land Act 1916

Valuation data used by local government councils and the Office of State Revenue

12.26 

Certificates of Valuation

Valuation of Land Act 1916

Official certificates issued only by the Valuer General as to land valuations

12.27 

Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991. Just Terms Determination

Just Terms Act 1991

Valuation of Land Act 1916

A determination by the ValuerGeneral of the amount of compensation to be offered to the owner of land for a compulsory acquisition of the land under that Act

12.28 

Extracts from Database (Computeron-line enquiries)

Valuation of Land Act 1916

Extract of information from the Valuer General database for property sales data

12.29 

Certificate of Land Value

Valuation of Land Act 1916

Official certified copies of statutory land valuations issued only by the ValuerGeneral

12.30 

Copies of valuation information under subpoena

Land and Environment Court Act 1979

Official copies of statutory land valuation information provided by the Valuer-General under Land and Environment Court and other court orders to interested parties

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

12.31 

Authentication of forms

Real Property Regulation 2003

For examination and authentication of any dealing that is required by any Act to be in the approved form and is not a form licensed by the Registrar-General

12.32 

Advertisements

Real Property Regulation 2003

When required by the Registrar General to advertise as determined under the Act.

12.33 

Certificates of title

Real Property Regulation 2003

For the issue of a certificate of title on any request or application

12.34 

Registration Fees

Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003

All fees concerning registration of plans as set out in Schedule 1 of the Conveyancing (General) Regulation 2003 Except preexamination fees

12.35 

Registration Fees

Real Property Regulation 2003

All fees concerning registration of dealings as set out in Schedule 1 of the Real Property Regulation 2003

CROWN LANDS NSW

13.1 

Public Reserves Management Fund Levies

Crown Lands Act 1989, section 106

Levy imposed under the authority of the Crown Lands Act 1989 on gross revenues of coastal caravan parks on Crown Land reserves. Its purpose is to provide funds to the Public Reserves Management Fund, created under the authority of the Public Reserves Management Act 1987

13.2 

Enclosure permits

Crown Lands Act 1989

That is a permit to enclose Crown roads subject to the provision of a gate or cattle ramp for cattle access

13.3 

Royalties

Crown Lands Act 1989

Royalty for the extraction of materials, for example, sand from the Crown estate. The royalty generally reflects market conditions

13.4 

Fees prescribed by regulation

Crown Lands Act 1989

Application fees, issue of notices, issue of summonses, fees for surrender of land, survey fees, valuation fees and any other fees which may from time to time be prescribed

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

13.5 

Fees prescribed by regulation

Crown Lands (Continued Tenures) Act 1989

Application fees, issue of notices, survey fees and any other fees which may from time to time be prescribed

13.6 

Fees prescribed by regulation

Commons Management Act 1989

Application fees, issue of notices, fee for copy of minutes of proceedings of meetings, fee for pasturage of stock and any other fees which may from time to time be prescribed

13.7 

Database search fees and provision of copies or extracts of documents or information from databases

Crown Lands Act 1989

Crown Land Continued Tenures Act 1989

Common Management Act 1989

Provision of information from records and databases, including Native Title search fees

13.8 

Fees prescribed by regulation

Western Lands Act 1901

Application fees, survey fees and any other fees which may from time to time be prescribed

13.9

Fees approved by the Minister

Western Lands Act 1901

Application fees, notice of claim or dispute regarding fencing, surrender under section 33A or any other fees which may from time to time be approved by the Minister

13.10

Database search fees and provision of copies or extracts of documents or information from databases

Western Lands Act 1901

 

Provision of information from records and databases.

Building Professional Board

15.1

Application fee for accreditation or renewal of accreditation (for all categories applied or in one application if these categories are A1, A2, A3 or B1 or any combination of them)

Building Professionals Act 2005

The Building Professionals Act 2005 requires that applications for accreditation and renewal of a certificate of accreditation be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Building Professionals Regulation 2007

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

15.2

Application fee for accreditation or renewal of accreditation (for all categories applied or in one application if these categories are C1-C16 or D1 or any combination of them)

Building Professionals Act 2005

The Building Professionals Act 2005 requires that applications for accreditation and renewal of a certificate of accreditation be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Building Professionals Regulation 2007

15.3

Application for replacement certificate of accreditation

Building Professionals Regulation 2007

Clause 19 of the Building Professionals Regulation 2007 requires accredited certifiers applying for the issue of a replacement certificate to pay a fee set out in Schedule 2.

15.4

Professional development course

Building Professionals Regulation 2007 Clause 21

Fee charged by the Board for providing courses for continuing professional development

15.5

Application under s109EA of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for approval of change of principal certifying authority or the giving of a notification under that section in relation to such a change

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Building Professionals Act 2005

Building Professionals Regulation 2007

Applicants seeking the Boards approval to replace the principal certifying authority (PCA) and persons providing notification of agreement to replace the PCA are required to pay the fee prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Building Professionals Regulation 2007

15.6

Application for exemption

Building Professionals Act 2005

An accredited certifier seeking an exemption from the Board from the conflict of interest requirements of s66(d) is required to pay the fee contained in Schedule 2 of Building Professionals Regulation 2007

15.7

Application for certificate under s91 of the Building Professionals Act 2005

Building Professionals Act 2005

Persons applying for a certificate of evidence un der s91 of the Building Professionals Act 2005 from the Director must pay the fee specified in Schedule 2 of the Building Professionals Regulation 2007

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

ENERGY AND water

COUNTRY ENERGY

15.1 

Building Plans

Water Management Act 2000 & Electricity Supply Act 1995

Building plan approvals for new connections and extensions, including plan printing and plan plotting

15.2 

Capital Contributions

Electricity Supply Act 1995

Electricity distributors non-contestable augmentation charges under section 25 of the Act and capital assets gifted to or vested in the distributors.

15.3 

Water Charges

Water Management Act 2000

Includes application, site inspection, statement of available water pressure

15.4 

Sewerage Charges

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.5 

Trade Waste Charges

Water Management Act 2000

Includes application, inspection, annual trade waste fees, trade waste usage and excess mass charges

15.6 

On-Site Sewerage

Management System

Application Building

Application

Approval to Operate and Inspection fees

Water Management Act 2000

Includes site inspection for water-sewerage, backflow prevention device testing and certification

15.7 

Developer charges

Water Management Act 2000

Developer charges in relation to water sewerage and drainage

15.8 

Water Base charges/ Water Availability Charge

Water Management Act 2000

Annual water base charges for residential, commercial, industrial and exempt properties

15.9 

Water Usage charges

Water Management Act 2000

Water usage/availability charge for consumption

15.10 

Sewerage — Residential

Water Management Act 2000

Annual sewerage/availability charge for residential property

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

15.11 

Sewerage — NonResidential

Water Management Act 2000

Annual sewerage availability / base charge for non residential property and sewerage usage / discharge charge for non residential property

15.12 

Drainage Service Charge

Water Management Act 2000

Standardised charge levied on properties

15.13 

Trade Waste charges

Water Management Act 2000

Charges imposed relative to the strength and volume of discharge to the sewer system by non-domestic customers

15.14 

Recoverable Works

Water Management Act 2000

Recovery of costs in carrying out works

15.15 

Developer Service Charge

Water Management Act 2000

Cash contribution toward the cost of provision of water and sewerage services

15.16 

Developer/Third Party Contributed Assets

Water Management Act 2000

Value of water and sewer piping acquired and installed by a developer and handed over to the Council Free of Charge

15.17 

Water Supply Connection/ Reconnection/ Disconnection Charge

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.18 

Sewer Connection fees

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.19 

Sewerage Drainage Plan fees

Water Management Act 2000

Includes sewer drainage diagrams, sewer long section and sewer connection diagram

15.20 

Sewerage Drainage Arrester Approval

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.21 

Ratings Certificate Part 2 (Section 41)

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.22 

Urban Development/ Rural Development

Water Management Act 2000

Includes the water supply and sewer reticulation

15.23 

Raise/Lower/ Adjust Existing Service

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.24 

Relocate Existing Service

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

15.25 

Compulsory meter fees

Water Management Act 2000

Includes meter fees, diversion permit meter fees, meter connection fees, meter installation and delivery, remote meter reading device fees, removal and testing of meters, and charging for portable metered hydrants. Associated with the provision of water or sewerage services

15.26 

Water meter reading fee

Water Management Act 2000

Fee for special reading of a water meter

15.27 

Fees

Water Management Act 2000

Includes fire service resealing fee, fire service tariff, and fire service annual charge. Associated with the provision of water for fire services

15.28 

Application for fire service

Water Management Act 2000

Compulsory application fee paid by customers

15.29 

Water service installation

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.30 

Increase in size of water service

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.31 

Alteration from duel service to single

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.32 

Downgrade meter size

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.33 

Plumbing inspections

Water Management Act 2000

Compulsory inspection fee for regulatory purposes

15.34 

Plumbers application

Water Management Act 2000

Application fee required by government prior to undertaking an activity

15.35 

Conveyancing Enquiry fees

Conveyancing Regulations 1995 Schedule 3 Part 3

Regulatory charges imposed to undertake an activity

15.36 

Vacant land charge

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

Charge for availability of water and sewerage services, even though the services are not connected

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

15.37 

Repair damaged water service

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.38 

Rectification of Illegal service

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.39 

Replace damaged water meter

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.40 

Asset Location

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

Fee for locating asset major or minor, critical or non-critical infrastructure

15.41 

Replace water main before customer installations

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

15.42 

Standpipe hire and associated water usage charges

Water Management Act 2000

Fees associated with the regulation of the supply of water

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

16.1 

Review of Determination

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.2 

Companions Animal Fund

Companion Animals Act 1998

Under the Companion Animals Fund, Local Councils will collect registration fees. The Department will pay the Register monthly and repay a percentage to the Councils (possibly quarterly) and maintain the balance to administer the fund

LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES AND CHARGES

Taxes

16.3 

Ordinary Rates

Local Government Act 1993, section 494

General impost not associated with specific goods or services. Includes all special rates and annual charges classified as general income (eg fees received in connection with bushfire and other emergency services, septic tanks application and inspection fees)

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.4 

Special Rates

Local Government Act 1993, section 495

 

16.5 

Water Rates

Local Government Act 1993, section 495

 

16.6 

Sewerage Rates

Local Government Act 1993, section 495

 

Charges

16.7 

Water Charges

Local Government Act 1993, sections 501 and 502

 

16.8 

Sewerage Charges

Local Government Act 1993, sections 501 and 502

 

16.9 

Drainage

Local Government Act 1993, section 501

Provided by Local Government

16.10 

Domestic Waste

Local Government Act 1993, sections 496 and 502

Statutory responsibility of Local Government. Essential service. As for water

16.11 

Trade Waste Charges

Local Government Act 1993, section 501

 

16.12 

Regulatory, licensing and permit income

Local Government Act 1993, Land Planning and Assessment Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

General exemption for statutory charges levied under an Act. Charges under this item are exempt if only a local council or other statutory authority can levy the charge

The exemption under this item does not extend to income received as a permit, licence etc that is essentially an inspection, involves considerable work to be performed by council or from a commercial activity

16.13 

Registration of Certificates

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.14 

Building Certificate

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.15 

Certificate as to Outstanding Notices and Orders Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 121ZP

 

16.16 

Certificate as to Outstanding Notices and Orders Under the Local Government Act

Local Government Act 1993, section 735A

 

16.17 

Tree Applications

Local Government Act 1993

Application for removal/lopping

16.18 

Swimming Pools — Applications/ Compliance Certificates

Swimming Pools Act 1992

 

16.19 

Registration of annual fire safety statement

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.20 

Road opening permits

Roads Act 1993

 

16.21 

Development application fees

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.22 

Assessment of Designated Development, Development Affecting a Heritage Property or Environmental Assessment of a Potentially Contaminated site

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.23 

Modification of consent

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.24 

Amendments to Environmental Planning Instruments

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

For example, applications for rezoning

16.25 

Planning certificates

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, sections 149 and 150

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.26 

Application to amend a Development Control Plan

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.27 

Extension of expiring consents

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.28 

Construction Zone Fees application duration

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

16.29 

Temporary road closure

Roads Act 1993

 

16.30 

Clothing Recycling Bins — Placement Approval and Annual Inspection

Local Government Act 1993

 

16.31 

Septic Tank Application, Certification and Annual Inspection fees

Local Government Act 1993

 

16.32 

On-Site Sewerage Management System Application Building Application, Approval to Operate and Inspection fees

Local Government Act 1993

 

16.33 

Animal Impounding fees

Companion Animals Act 1998

Various fees including penalty/deterrence, sustenance, driving, notification, pound fees, destruction, release fees etc

16.34 

Animal registration fees

Companion Animals Act 1998

 

16.35 

Impounding fees

Impounding Act 1993

Includes the impounding of cars, trolleys, animals and other articles

16.36 

Permit for Headstone/Monument

Local Government Act 1993

 

16.37 

Interment permit

Local Government Act 1993

Relates only to the permit, not to the burial

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.38 

Developer contributions

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, (Division 6)

Local Government Act 1919

Contributions made by developers to finance the provision of public infrastructure and services. The contributions are not consideration for any supply made by council

Contributions made under Interim Development Orders under the Local Government Act 1919 (current planning instruments established prior to Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993

16.39 

Developer charges

Local Government Act 1993, section 64

Developer charges in relation to water sewerage and drainage

16.40 

Town Improvement fees/levies

Local Government Act 1993

 

16.41 

Footpath Hoarding fees

Local Government Act 1993, section 491

 

16.42 

Fees for occupying Council footways

Local Government Act 1993

Fee relates only to the application fee

16.43 

Certificate

Local Government Act 1993, section 603

Rate information confirmation

16.44 

Resident parking permits

Road Transport Safety and Traffic Management Act 1999

The fee covers costs of administering a regulated parking scheme. It is not the equivalent of paying for a parking space

16.45 

Boarding houses

Local Government Act 1993

Consumer protection and public health and safety

16.46 

Notification to adjoining owners fee

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Relates to advertising development fees

16.47 

Temporary Dwelling Application fee

Local Government Act 1993

Application for a temporary dwelling, for example, caravan to be erected on land whilst a building is built

16.48 

Moveable Dwelling Application fee

Local Government Act 1993

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.49 

Subpoenas

 

Conduct money received for the production of documents or for appearance fees pursuant to a subpoena

16.50 

Water Base charges

Water Management Act 2000

Annual water base charges for residential, commercial, industrial and exempt properties

16.51 

Water Usage charges

Water Management Act 2000

Water usage charge for consumption

16.52 

Sewerage — Residential

Water Management Act 2000

Annual sewerage charge for residential property

16.53 

Sewerage — NonResidential

Water Management Act 2000

Annual base charge for non residential property and sewerage discharge charge for non residential property

16.54 

Drainage Service Charge

Water Management Act 2000

Standardised charge levied on properties within the city

16.55 

Trade Waste charges

Water Management Act 2000

Charges imposed relative to the strength and volume of discharge to the sewer system by nondomestic customers

16.56 

Effluent Removal charges

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.57 

Chemical Closet charges

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.58 

Recoverable Works

Water Management Act 2000

Recovery of Councils costs in carrying out works

16.59 

Developer Service Charge

Water Management Act 2000

Cash contribution toward the cost of provision of water and sewerage services

16.60 

Developer/Third Party Contributed Assets

Water Management Act 2000

Value of water and sewer piping acquired and installed by a developer and handed over to the Council Free of Charge

16.61 

Water Supply Connection/ Reconnection Charge

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.62 

Sewer Connection fees

Water Management Act 2000

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.63 

Sewerage Drainage Plan fees

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.64 

Section 27 Certificates

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.65 

SepticTank Installation Permit

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.66 

Sewerage Drainage Arrester Approval

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.67 

Ratings Certificate

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.68 

Plans

Water Management Act 2000

Sewer drainage diagrams, sewer long section and sewer connection diagram

16.69 

Urban Development/Rural Development

Water Management Act 2000

Includes the water supply and sewer reticulation

16.70 

Water Carters Licence

Water Management Act 2000

Charge per vehicle

16.71 

Raise/Lower/ Adjust Existing Service

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.72 

Relocate Existing Service

Water Management Act 2000

 

16.73 

Skin Penetration Registration fees

Local Government Act 1993

Council registers the premises annually, and inspecting the premises twice a year to ensure that it complies with statutory health regulations

16.74 

Water Cooling Towers Registration fees

Local Government Act 1993

Council registers all systems annually and undertakes maintenance record checks and water sampling to ensure compliance with the statutory health regulations

16.75 

Request for internal review of Determination

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Fee to internally review initial Council decision

16.76 

Developer Contributions

City of Sydney Act 1988

Contribution towards public infrastructure

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.77 

Documents — the production of, copying of, certifying of, including documents or data produced as a result of the searching or extracting of information from a data file

Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Exemption recognising that income from the sale of such documents or data is exempt

The basis of the exemption is that this income is derived from information owned or controlled by the local council. Examples include policy documents, DCPs, LEPs, council minutes, mapping information, valuations, statistical data etc

However, the exemption does not extend to documents produced for commercial sale such as tourist guides

16.78 

Application for Approval to Erect a Building

Local Government Act 1993

Application fee

16.79 

Application to use building as a Place of Public Entertainment

Local Government Act 1993

Assessment fees

16.80 

Stamping of additional plans

Local Government Act 1993, section 608

Same logic as for certified copies

16.81 

Temporary Shoring of Excavations and Temporary Facade Structure

Local Government Act 1993, section 608

Application fees

16.82 

(All) Extracts of databases in various forms of media (eg microfiche, tape, paper, etc) for:

1. Property rates

2. Strata Title

3. Land Survey

4. Development Applications

Local Government Act 1993, section 608

Extracts of local government databases

16.83 

Weed Control Certificate

Noxious Weeds Act 1993

Application fee governed by Act

16.84 

Traffic Control Barrier Fee

Local Government Act 1993, section 608

Includes Barricades on Footways, Emergency Barricades and Lights, and Temporary Footway Crossings

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.85 

Dedication of roads, buildings or other infrastructure

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Dedications made by developers and others are not consideration for any supply made by council

16.86 

Building Construction and Complying Development Certificates

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Exempt from GST if not contestable. Contestable categories have GST applied

16.87 

Application for Amendment to Construction Certificate Plans

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Exempt from GST if not contestable. Contestable categories have GST applied

16.88 

Construction (Compliance) Certificates

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Exempt from GST if not contestable. Contestable categories have GST applied

16.89 

Subdivision Certificate

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Strata Titles Act 1973

Exempt from GST if not contestable. Contestable categories have GST applied

16.90 

Engineering Construction Certificate

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Exempt from GST if not contestable. Contestable categories have GST applied

16.91 

Advertising costs

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Councils charge developers for advertising expenses to the general public about subdivision applications

16.92 

Development Plan/Master Plan

Central Sydney Local Environment Plan 1996 enacted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Akin to a development application which must be assessed by Council as part of its regulatory function and which cannot be done by a private organisation

16.93 

SEPP 65 Fee

NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

SEPP 65 is a new statutory fee for design quality associated with Residential Flat Developments (4+ units, 3+ storeys). The $600 fee is for all developments to be referred to the Design Review Panel.

(*SEPP — State Environmental Planning Policy).

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

16.94 

Stormwater Management Service Charge

Local Government Act 1993 section 496A

Annual charge for stormwater management services provided by Local Councils to urban properties

16.95 

Temperament Assessors Application Fee

Companion Animals Act 1998

A fee paid by applicants who wish to become a temperament assessor of restricted breeds of dogs

MINERAL RESOURCES

COAL COMPENSATION BOARD

17.1 

Appeal fees

Coal Acquisition (Compensation) Arrangements 1985

Coal Acquisition (Reacquisition Arrangements) Order 1997

Appeals lodged by the claimants for the amount of compensation determined

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY - MINERAL RESOURCES

17.2 

Lodgment Fees and Mining Lease Fees as set out in the Government Gazette

Mining Act 1992

Fees set by the Minister for Mineral Resources pursuant to section 382A of the Mining Act 1992 with the concurrence of the Treasurer

17.3 

Any monies received as a tender for the grant of titles

Mining Act 1992

There are provisions in the Mining Act 1992 for inviting tenders for the grant of titles

17.4 

Payment of royalty on minerals won on titles granted

Mining Act 1992

Payment of royalty is required by the Act and rates are set by Regulation

17.5 

Levies and fees

Mining Act 1992 (Section 175 (2) (h) (h1))

Levies and fees imposed on mineral claims and opal prospector licences

17.6 

Mine Safety Levy imposed on insurers

Mine Safety (Cost Recovery) Act 2005

Payment of levies for the purpose of funding the regulatory activities in relation to mine safety

17.7 

Certificate of Competency

Mines Inspection Act 1901

Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982

Prescribed fee to be paid by an applicant desiring to be examined to attain the Certificate of Competency.

Replacement of Certificate of Competency

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

17.8 

Testing fees and other services for registration under this Act

Tourist or educational permits

Coal Mine Health & Safety Act 2002, Division 5 Sec 219

For the testing and other services of plant or material for registration for the purpose of this Act

Issue of any tourist or educational permit

17.9 

Mutual Recognition

Mutual Recognition (New South Wales) Act 1992

Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (New South Wales) Act 1996

Fee imposed for the registration of a qualification

17.10 

Fees as set out in the Regulations to the Petroleum (Onshore) Act except those fees required in respect of requests under sections 118, 119 and 120

Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991

Regulatory Fees for lodgment of applications, the grant, transfer and renewal of titles and annual fees

17.11 

Payment of royalty on petroleum recovered from titles granted

Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991

Payment of royalty is required by the Act and rates are set by Regulation

17.12 

Application fees, transfer fees and annual fees as set out in the regulation to the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act except those fees required under section 119, and miscellaneous fees

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1992

These are fees set by Regulation for lodgment of applications, transfer of titles and annual fees

17.13 

Payment of royalty on petroleum recovered from titles granted

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1992

Payment of royalty is required by the Act and rates are set by Regulation

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

MINES SUBSIDENCE BOARD

17.14 

Colliery Contributions

Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961

Annual levy on proprietors of coal mines, to provide the prime source of funding for the Mine Subsidence Compensation Fund. No direct benefit is provided to individual proprietors, because the Fund covers all mine subsidence, including abandoned workings. There is a general benefit of statutory protection from common law actions for damage to improvements

17.15 

Certificate of compliance

Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961, section 15B

Certificate of compliance used in conveyance which certifies that a property is eligible for compensation where property being sold is in a proclaimed mine subsidence district

17.16 

Certificate of claims

Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961, section 15C

Tells whether a claim for compensation has been paid on the property

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DARLING HARBOUR AUTHORITY

18.1 

Development applications

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

 

18.2 

Planning Certificates

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 149

 

PLANNING and NATURAL RESOURCES

HERITAGE OFFICE

19.1 

Certificates

Heritage Act 1977, section 167

The Heritage Act provides for fees to be charged for section 167 certificates and for application fees to be charged under sections 60 and 140

19.2 

Applications

Heritage Act 1977, sections 60 and 140

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

SYDNEY HARBOUR FORESHORE AUTHORITY

19.3 

Contributions

Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Act 1998, section 94

Represents a levy paid by the developer to the Authority in accordance with the section 94 Plan of the Sydney City Council

19.4 

Development applications

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 1994, Schedule 5

Fees received by the authority on the approval of development applications

STATE WATER CORPORATION

19.5 

Rates and charges for Private Irrigation Districts

Water Management Act 2000

Rates and Charges for Districts on land holders for the purpose of meeting liabilities and expenses of the District

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

19.6 

Water Act fees

Water Act 1912, Parts 2, 5 and 8

Fees under the Water Act payable by applicants for issue and renewal of permits or licences

19.7 

Fees prescribed by regulation

Western Lands Act 1901

Application fees, survey fees and any other fees which may from time to time be prescribed

19.8 

Fees approved by the Minister

Western Lands Act 1901

Application fees, notice of claim or dispute regarding fencing, surrender under section 33A or any other fees which may from time to time be approved by the Minister

19.9 

Permit fee

Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948

Permit required to make an excavation on, in or under protected land, or do anything which obstructs, or detrimentally affects the flow of protected waters or which is likely to do so

19.10 

Database search fees and provision of copies or extracts of documents or information from databases

Western Lands Act 1901

Water Act 1912

Water Management Act 2000

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Provision of information from records and databases

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

19.11 

Irrigation Corporation Operating Licence fee

Water Management Act 2000

Water Management (Irrigation Corporations) Regulation 1995

Licence to operate as an Irrigation Corporation

19.12 

Irrigation Corporation Water Management Works Licence fee

Water Management Act 2000

Water Management (Irrigation Corporations) Regulation 1995

Licence to operate water management works

19.13 

Irrigation Corporation Water Service charges

Water Management Act 2000

Water Management (Irrigation Corporations) Regulation 1995

Service charges levied by the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation on Irrigation Corporations for river management, drainage, flood mitigation or other special purposes

19.14 

Rates charged by Bore Water and Irrigation Trusts

Water Management Act 2000

Rates levied by the Trusts on landowners for the purposes of maintenance, renewal and management of the works of the Trust District

19.15 

Water Management Licence fees

Water Act 1912, Part 9

License for water management authorities to operate water management works

19.16 

Fee for transfer of water allocation

Water Act 1912, Part 2

Water Management Act 2000

Fee payable by landowners for the transfer of water allocations

19.17 

Application for the authorisation of plantation or proposed plantation

Plantations and Reafforestation Act 1999

Application fees for the authorisation of plantation or proposed plantation

19.18 

Rates and charges by Private Irrigation Districts

Water Management Act 2000

Rates and charges levied by Districts on land holders for the purpose of meeting liabilities and expenses of the District

19.19 

Fees and charges imposed by the Minister

Water Management Act 2000

Fees and charges, other than fees for services, imposed by the Minister under section 114 of the Act which are payable to the Department

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

19.20 

Development consent application fees

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Applications made for development consent of the Minister for the clearing of native vegetation or protected land in accordance with the requirements of the Native Vegetation Conservation Act 1997

19.21 

Licence and approval fees

Water Management Act 2000

Fees payable by applicants for lodgment, issue, transfer, amendment, renewal or extension of period of licences and approvals or the right to apply for licences

19.22 

Registration fees

Water Management Act 2000

Fees for registration of applications, licences, approvals, transactions, transfers, interests, dealings, caveats and other documents or entries in the registers required to be kept under the Act or the issue of a certificate or statement pursuant to those registers

19.23 

Licensing of forms

Water Management Act 2000

Examination and licensing of forms for dealings that are required by any Act to be in a specified form which is not a form licensed for use for the purposes of the Water Management Act

19.24 

Major utility charges

Water Management Act 2000

Compulsory charges for review of activities of major utilities carried out in compliance with Chapter 6, Part 1 of the Act

19.25 

Water management charges

Water Act 1912, Part 9

Compulsory charges for administration, review and compliance audit of the activities of water management authorities

19.26 

Annual fee for management of Irrigation Corporation licences

Water Management Act 2000

Water Management (Irrigation Corporations) Regulation 1995

Compulsory charges for administration, review and compliance audit of the activities of irrigation corporations

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

19.27 

Developer contributions

Water Management Act 2000

Cash contributions to water supply authorities towards the cost of water management works or the construction of such works as a precondition to the granting of a certificate of compliance for development in accordance with section 306 of the Act

19.28 

Contributions by timber plantation owners

Plantations and Reafforestation Act 1999

Contributions made by plantation owners to local authorities or other bodies designated by the Minister, to finance the provision of transport infrastructure, as provided by Part 5 of the Act

19.29 

Licence Fee

Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997, Section 31

Compulsory fee for the administration of the licence and monitoring compliance with the licence terms and conditions

CATCHMENT mANAGEMENT aUTHORITIES

19.30 

CatchmentContributions

Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003, section 33

Contribution to fund catchment activities in the annual implementation programs approved by the Minister

19.31 

Regulatory Fees

Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003 ,No 104, Section 32 (c) and (d)

Fees are paid where an authority receives any application for its approval or permissions, or gives an approval or permission

CHIPPING NORTON LAKE AUTHORITY

19.32 

Fees and charges

Chipping Norton Lake Authority Act 1977

Fees for extraction of sand or other material

HUNTER — CENTRAL rIVERS cATCHMENT mANAGEMENT aUTHORITY

19.33 

Catchment contribution

Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003

Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority Regulation 2005

An environmental levy that is used to mitigate flooding, control future flooding risks, improve water quality and water management and enhance natural vegetation

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

19.34 

Other fees and charges imposed under s137 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, (section 137)

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (Clause 263)

Clause 263 of the EP&A Regulation permits the Director-General to charge a fee where the Minister, corporation, Department or Director-General undertake anything in relation to the matters described under section 137(1)

19.35 

Council Assessments

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides that the Corporation Sole (EPA) may levy councils the amount required for the repayment of principal or for the payment of interest on loans

19.36 

Approvals under section 71 of the Local Government Act 1993

Local Government Act 1993

Administrative fee for assessment of buildings used by Crown as places of public entertainment

19.37 

Fees

Local Government Act 1993, section 82

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1993 and clause 187 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 enable applicants for an approval to object against the need to comply with a particular provision of a regulation or the Building Code of Australia

19.38 

Developer Contributions and Affordable Housing Contributions

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Developer contributions and affordable housing contributions collected pursuant to Divisions 6 and 6A of Part 4

19.39 

Development Application fees (Inclusive of fees where development is for subdivision, residential flats, integrated, designated or concurrence is required)

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (section 137)

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides that the Minister may charge a fee for the assessment of Development Application under section 137. The fee for each component of the development application fee is described under Division 1 Part 15 of the EP&A Regulation

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

19.40 

Residential Flat Development Fee

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

The Residential Flat Development Fee is a fee imposed under clause 248 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 for development that is required to be referred to a design review panel under State Environmental Planning Policy No 65 — Design Quality of Residential Flat Development

19.41 

Development Permission fee

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, zection 137 (c)

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides that the Minister may charge a fee for the assessment Development permission under section 137(1) (c)

19.42 

Development Registration fee

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, zection 137 (b)

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides that the Minister may charge a fee for Development Registration under section 137(1) (b)

19.43 

Developer Contributions and Planning Agreements

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Division 6)

Any contribution, which is:

(a) made to an Australian Government Agency,

(b) required or intended to be used for, or applied towards, any public purpose, and

(c) made in connection with anything done by the Agency or another Agency which grants or makes available a right or potential right to develop land including —

(i)  the making of an environmental planning instrument under the EPA Act,

(ii) the grant of a development consent under the EPA Act, or

(iii)  the satisfaction of a condition (precedent or subsequent) to any action under paragraph (i) or (ii).

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

19.44 

Modification Application fees

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (section 137)

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (clause 258)

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides that the Minister may charge a fee for the assessment of modification applications to the development consent. The fee for modification applications is described under clause 258 of the EP&A Regulation

19.45 

Fee for Complying (development certificate, construction certificate, occupation certificate, subdivision certificate)

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (s137)

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (clause 263)

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provided that the Minister may charge a fee for the issuing of a certificate. The fee for issuing such certificates is described under clause 263 of the EP&A Regulation

19.46 

Planning Reform Fee

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (clause 256A)

The planning reform fee is a component of the development application fee and is payable for a service to monitor, review, assess compliance with, amend and reform the operation of the development assessment system and its enforcement under the EP&A Act, including the monitoring, review and reform of the provisions of environmental planning instruments

GROWTH CENTRES COMMISSION

19.47 

Development Contribution

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) section 94

Contributions made by developers to finance the provision of public infrastructure. The contributions are not consideration for any supply made by the Growth Centres Commission

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

WILD DOG DESTRUCTION BOARD

19.48 

Rates

Wild Dog Destruction Act 1921

Western Division landholders owning more than 1,000 hectares pay a levy according to the area owned

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

police

NEW SOUTH WALES CRIME COMMISSION

20.1 

Court Awarded Costs

Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990

As part of this asset forfeiture procedure these court orders often award the payment of costs to the Commission. The retention of these funds by the Commission has been approved by both the Minister and the Treasurer

20.2 

Conduct Money

Supreme Court Act 1970 , Part 37, Rule 3

Local Court (Civil Claims) Act 1970 Rules 1998, Part 24, Rule 2

District Court Act 1973, Part 4, Rule 3

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a subpoena

nsw POLICE FORCE

20.3 

Firearms and prohibited weapons fees

Firearms Act 1996 and Prohibited Weapons Act 1998

Fees collected for licences and/or permits issued by virtue of the Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Act

20.4 

Security industry licences

Security Industry Act 1997

Fees collected for licences and/or permits issued by virtue of the Security (Protection) Industry Act

20.5 

Charges payable for false security alarms

Police Act 1990

Charges payable for attending false security alarms

20.6 

Removal and impounding of vehicles used for certain offences

Road Transport (General) Act 1999

Fees charged in connection with towing of impounded vehicles

20.7 

Impounding fees

Impounding Act 1993

Fees charged in connection with impounding, holding and disposal of impounded property

20.8 

Provide an accident report and incident report fees

Motor Accidents Act 1999 and Police Act 1990

NSW Police are required to provide accident reports and recover the costs of providing reports

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

20.9 

Visa application charges

Police Act 1990

A visa charge is levied on people traveling to some countries (quite a few) where people want to work, marry, have extended stay etc. It is not normally required if people want to holiday

20.10 

Subpoena processing — conduct money

Supreme Court Act 1970, Local Court (Civil Claims) Act and District Court Act 1973

Fees associated with the production of documents pursuant to a subpoena

20.11 

Fee for verification letter on passport lost or stolen

Police Act 1990

A fee is levied on individuals who are required to obtain a letter from NSW Police before applying for a replacement passport.

20.12 

Taking fingerprints for copy of criminal history and sending overseas for visa purposes

Police Act 1990

A fee is levied on individuals who are required to have fingerprints taken by NSW Police for visa application purposes.

20.13 

Special Constable Appointment Application Fee

Police Act 1990

A fee is levied on individuals who are required to obtain permission/clearance from NSW Police to become a special constable.

20.14 

Fees associated with access to police records and information

Police Act 1990, NSW Criminal Records Act 1991 and Victims Support & Rehabilitation Act 1996

Fees associated with access to police records and information

20.15 

Fees associated with production of information required under the Freedom of Information Act and pursuant to court proceedings

Police Act 1990

Provision of

1. DVDs of In Car Videos for FOI purposes

2. interactive scene recording and presentation systems

3. Photogrammetry, hand drawn and CAD plans

4. Photographs for case purposes

20.16 

Commercial Agents & Private Inquiry Agents Licences

Commercial Agents & Private Inquiry Agents Act 2004

Provision of licences and/or permits by virtue of the Act

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

PREMIER

INDEPENDENT PRICING AND REGULATORY TRIBUNAL

21.1 

Gas Annual Authorisation and Licence fee

Gas Supply Act 1996

Annual authorisation and licence fees — being the cost to the State of administering the Gas Supply Act and the Gas Pipelines Access (New South Wales) Law in relation to the holder of an authorisation or licence

21.2 

Electricity Distributor and Retail Supplier Licence Application fee

Electricity Supply Act 1995

Fee charged on application for a retail suppliers licence or an electricity distributors licence and on applications to transfer either of these licences

21.3 

Electricity Distributor and Retail Supplier Annual licence fee

Electricity Supply Act 1995

Annual fee imposed on holders of electricity distribution and retail supplier licences

21.4 

Gas Supplier Authorisation and Gas Reticulator Authorisation and LPG Distribution Licence

Gas Supply Act 1996

Fees charged on application for a gas supplier authorization, gas reticulator or LPG Distribution Licence authorization and on application to transfer or vary an authorization, or licence

21.5 

Accreditation as an Abatement Certificate Provider fee

Electricity Supply Act

Regulation 2003

Fee charged on application for accreditation as an abatement certificate provider

21.6 

Registration of Abatement Certificate fee

Electricity Supply Act

Regulation 2003

Fee charged on registration of each abatement certificate

PREMIERS DEPARTMENT

21.7 

FOI application and processing charges

Freedom of Information Act 1989

FOI application fees and processing charges, which includes the search fees, the extract of the information required, consultation and copying of document

STATE ELECtoral office

21.8 

Nomination deposit

Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912

Deposit for nomination as candidate for the Legislative Assembly

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

21.9 

Nomination deposit

Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912

Deposit for nomination as candidate for the Legislative Council

21.10 

Roll Objection deposit

Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912

Deposit for objection to name appearing on electoral roll

21.11 

Registration fee

Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912

Application for registration as a political party

MOTOR ACCIDENTS AUTHORITY

21.12 

Lifetime Care and Support Authority Fund Levy

Motor Accidents (Lifetime Care and Support) Act 2006

Levy payable by policyholders in respect of the Lifetime Care and Support Authority Fund in order to fund the activities of the Lifetime Care and Support Authority of NSW, including monies collected by insurers on behalf of the Authority on account of the fund levy

21.13 

Licence fee

Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

Paid by an insurer making a new application

21.14 

Motor Accidents Authority Fund Levy

Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

Levy payable by policyholders in respect of the Motor Accidents Authority Fund to fund the activities of the Motor Accidents Authority Fund of NSW, including monies collected by insurers on behalf of the Authority on account of the fund levy

21.15 

Nominal Defendant Insolvency Levy

Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

Levy on insurers to meet payments to be made by the Nominal Defendant as a result of a CTP insurer becoming insolvent

21.16 

Nominal Defendant Receipts

Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

In case of an insolvent insurer in provisional liquidation or liquidation all receipts from reinsurance recoveries, payments by licensed insurers for all shared and nominal defendant claims, receipts of trust funds and any other receipts by the MAA in its role as the Nominal Defendant

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

WORKCOVER AUTHORITY OF NSW

21.17 

Compulsory contribution to the WorkCover Authority Fund

Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998, section 39

Contributions that must be paid to the WorkCover Authority of NSW by the licensed nominal insurer and licensed self insurers. These contributions are used by the WorkCover Authority to meet the cost of its operations and other funding obligations it has under the Act and related WorkCover administered legislation

21.18 

Compulsory contribution to the Insurers Guarantee Fund

Workers Compensation Act 1987, section 228

 

Contributions that must be paid by insurers. These contributions are applied to meet the cost of workers compensation claims and administration expenses of the Insurers Guarantee Fund being a fund established to pay workers compensation not otherwise paid by failed insurers

21.19 

State Certificate of Competency

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Certificate of competency for users of industrial equipment, explosive power tools operators, formwork, pest management technicians, fumigators, and other prescribed occupations (includes renewals for pest management technicians and fumigators)

21.20 

Fees — Accreditation (for Rehabilitation Providers)

Workers Compensation (Workplace Injury Management) Regulation 2002

Accreditation of Rehabilitation Providers

21.21 

Fees — Accreditation (for OHS Assessors)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Accreditation of assessors to assess applicants for certificates of competency to carry out certain scheduled work

21.22 

Certificate of Competency — Replacement due to loss, defacement, mutilation or destruction

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Loss, defacement, mutilation or destruction of certificate of competency

21.23 

Licence — Application

Workers Compensation Act 1987, section 177

 

Application by corporation or specialised insurer for a licence to become a licensed insurer

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

21.24 

Licence — Application

Workers Compensation Act 1987, section 210

Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998, section 190

Application for licence to become a self-insurer or group self-insurer

21.25 

Licences — Asbestos removal

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Licences to carry out asbestos removal work

21.26 

Licences — Demolition

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Licence to carry out demolition work for 2 years

21.27 

Contribution to the Supplementary Sporting Injuries Fund

Sporting Injuries Insurance Act 1978, section 11B

Government financed benefits system which provides benefits for school children who are seriously injured while participating in organised school sport and persons likewise injured while participating in certain programs of activity conducted or sanctioned by the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation

21.28 

Licence to import or supply explosives

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to import or supply explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous goods for 5 years

21.29 

Fee — Accreditation (for OHS Induction Training for Construction Work trainer)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Accreditation in relation to OHS construction induction training

21.30 

Fee — Course Approval ( for OHS General Construction Induction Courses)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

WorkCover Course Approval as per WorkCover Construction General OHS Induction Course Approval manual

21.31 

Licence to transport explosives by vehicle or vessel

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence for vehicles or vessels to transport explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous goods for 5 years

21.32 

Permit — Asbestos Removal

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Application for job Permit for Asbestos Removal

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

21.33 

Certificate of Competency — Application for Exemption

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Application to be exempted from holding a Certificate of Competency

21.34 

Licence to manufacture explosives

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to manufacture explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous goods for 5 years

21.35 

Application for registration of plant design (including alteration of plant design)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Registration of plant design for amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, gas cylinders, boilers, work boxes, lift, escalator and moving walks, building maintenance units, hoists, boom type elevating work platform, prefabricated scaffolding and cranes

21.36 

Fee — Accreditation (for Occupational Health and Safety Consultation)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Accreditation in relation to Occupational Health and Safety training

21.37 

Application for item registration

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Registration of lifts, escalators and moving walks, amusement devices, boiler and pressure vessels, mobile cranes, tower cranes, building and maintenance units, and concrete placing units (truck mounted with boom)

21.38 

National Certificate of Competency

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Application and assessment of persons for national certificate of competency for users and operators of industrial equipment

21.39 

Replacement of registration of plant design (including alteration of plant design)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Replacement of registration of plant design for amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, gas cylinders, boilers, work boxes, lift, escalator and moving walks, building maintenance units, hoists, boom type elevation work platform, prefabricated scaffolding and cranes

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

21.40 

Replacement of item registration

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Replacement of registration of lifts, escalators and moving walks, amusement devices, boiler and pressure vessels, mobile cranes, tower cranes, building and maintenance units and concrete placing units (truck mounted with boom)

21.41 

File review of rehabilitation providers

Workers Compensation Regulation 2003

Review of accredited rehabilitation providers who appear to be a risk to the system

21.42 

OHS General Construction Certificate

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001,

Application for certificate

21.43 

OHS General Construction Certificate — Replacement due to loss, defacement or destruction

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001, C

Replacement certificate

21.44 

Fee – Course approval OHS Consultation

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

WorkCover course approval.

21.45 

Compulsory contribution to Terrorism ReInsurance Fund

Workers Compensation Act 1987

Contribution must be paid to the Fund by insurers. Contributions are applied to meet the cast of claims paid by insurers arising from an Act of terrorism.

21.46 

Long Service levy

Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986

A tax on building and construction work in NSW by State Government legislation. It is collected for the purpose of funding the scheme and long service benefits for building workers in NSW

21.47 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to store explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous goods for 5 years

21.48 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to learn how to use blasting explosives for 1 year

21.49 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to use blasting explosives for 5 years

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

21.50 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to operate as a pyrotechnician for 5 years

21.51 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to hold a single fireworks display

21.52 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence to use security sensitive dangerous goods such as security sensitive ammonium nitrate for 5 years

21.53 

Licence

Explosives Regulation 2005

Licence for unsupervised handling of explosives

21.54 

Fee

OHS Regulation 2001

Annual notification fee for storing dangerous goods on premises

21.55 

Fee

OHS Regulation 2001

Annual notification fee for storing dangerous goods on premises where only explosives or security sensitive dangerous goods are kept

21.56 

Fee

Explosives Regulation 2005

Notification of display of explosives such as fireworks

21.57 

Fee

Explosives Regulation 2005

Notification of import of explosives

21.58 

National Certificate of Competency — Renewal

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001

Renewal of existing NSW issued National Certificate of Competency for a further 5 year period

21.59 

Fee

NSW Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997, NSW Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) (Road) Regulation 1998

Approval of a new packaging design type or amendment/renewal of a previously Approved Packaging design type used to transport dangerous goods

21.60 

Fee

NSW Explosives Act 2003, NSW Explosives Regulation 2005

Application/amendment of the authorisation of any explosive

21.61 

Conduct money

Workers Compensation Commission Rules 2006,

Fees associated with a notice for production (principle 3b)

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

Dust Diseases board

21.62 

Compulsory contribution to the Workers Compensation Dust Diseases Board to meet the cost of dust diseases compensation payments

Workers Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942

Contributions that must be paid by licensed insurers and licensed self-insurers for the purposes of meeting dust diseases compensation payments administered by the Workers Compensation (Dust Diseases) Board

Department of THE ARTS, sport and recreation

NSW SPORT AND RECREATION

22.1 

Boxing licences

Boxing and Wrestling Control Act 1986

Registration licence taken out by a boxer before he can fight

22.2 

Boxing fees

Boxing and Wrestling Control Act 1986

Boxers and kick boxers are required to pay an annual registration fee, as well as industry promoters, match makers, managers, trainers, seconds, referees, judges and timekeepers. Permit fees are also required from these persons

22.3 

Motor Vehicle Racing Licences

Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985

Any person having a prescribed interest in any land on which it is intended to conduct motor vehicle racing, must obtain a licence and pay a fee to conduct the event

22.4 

Permits for the conduct of motor racing meetings at Mount Panorama

Mount Panorama Motor Racing Act 1989

Bathurst City Council is required to obtain a permit for the holding of meetings for motor vehicle racing and associated events at Mount Panorama

CASINO CONTROL AUTHORITY

22.5 

Casino — Community Benefit Levy

Casino Control Act 1992

Section 115 of the Casino Control Act 1992 requires a casino community benefit levy to be paid to the Authority in respect of each casino licence and for the Authority to pay the levy into a Casino Community Benefit Fund established in a special deposits account in the Treasury

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

22.6 

Casino Licence Duty

Casino Control Act 1992

Pursuant to section 114 of the Casino Control Act 1992, a casino duty is to paid to the Authority in respect of the casino licence

22.7 

Casino Special Employee licensing fee

Casino Control Act 1992

Section 44 of the Casino Control Act 1992, provides that a person must not exercise in or in relation to a casino any of the functions of a special employee except in accordance with the authority conferred on the person by a licence. Staff of Star City Pty Ltd who are defined as special employees under section 43 and such persons directed to do so under section 47 of the Casino Control Act 1992, must be licensed by the Authority

22.8 

Authority approval of Manager

Casino Control Regulation 1995

The Authority is not to approve a person to manage licensed premises unless satisfied that the person is a suitable person to manage licensed premises. An application for the Authoritys approval is to be made in the form approved by the Authority accompanied by the fee required

22.9 

Controlled Contracts Fees

Casino Control Act 1992

Section 37 of the Casino Control Act 1992 prevents the Casino from entering into controlled contracts. Under Regulations the Casino must pay a fixed fee of $2,000 in respect of each investigation conducted by the Authority. The fee is paid to the consolidated fund, not the Authority

22.10 

Fees for grant of Liquor Licences

Casino Control (Regulation of Liquor) Regulation

Pursuant to regulation 56 of the Casino Control (Regulation of Liquor) Regulation, the Authority collects the appropriate fees for the granting of liquor licences

22.11 

Dine-or-drink Authority

Casino Control (Application of Dine-or-drink Provisions) Regulation

A fee for a licence issued to a restaurant in the casino to permit patrons to consume alcohol without being required to purchase a meal

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

NSW OFFICE OF LIQUOR, GAMING AND RACING

22.12 

Keno Tax

Public Lotteries Act 1996

Keno Duty is payable on a percentage of subscriptions to the game in Registered Clubs in NSW

22.13 

Club Gaming Device Tax

Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001

This had been called Poker Machine Tax. The duty is based on a percentage rate applied to a four tiered annual metered profit range. Duty is payable by quarterly instalments

22.14 

Hotel Gaming Device Tax

Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001

The duty here is also payable quarterly and is also based on profit from gaming machines in hotels

22.15 

Liquor licence fees

Registered Clubs Act 1976 and Regulations

Liquor Act 1982 and Regulations

This item represents fees imposed by the Regulations and those imposed by the Liquor Administration Board in granting new liquor licences. Annual licence fees and renewal fees are included

22.16 

Local Courts — Liquor Administration Board Fees

Registered Clubs Act 1976 and Regulations

Liquor Act 1982 and Regulations

This item represents application fees for matters to be heard by the Licensing Court. Including transfer applications, grants of new liquor applications, application for reinstatement of licences, etc

22.17 

Charities permit fees

Lotteries and Art Union Act 1901

This item is for the cost of a permit (licence) to conduct trade competitions, promotions etc. A permit is required by legislation, and is a regulatory fee by nature

22.18 

Gaming related licence fees

Gaming Machines Act 2001

Gaming Machine Regulation 2002

This item includes fees for application, granting and periodic fees of gamingrelated licences — dealers licence, sellers licence, technicians licence, advisors licence, testing facility licence.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

22.19 

Gaming Machine approval fees

Gaming Machines Act 2001

Gaming Machine Regulation 2002

Gaming machine approvals are granted by the Liquor Administration Board to ensure that gaming machines and software, games, etc comply with standards set by the Board including CMS connectivity. Standards have legislative bases in the Liquor Act and Registered Clubs Act. Approvals can only be provided by the Board. Preliminary evaluations for new equipment, games, software, etc are carried out by accredited providers in the private sector

22.20 

Search fees

Liquor Act 1982

Registered Clubs Act 1976

Fees paid for information regarding licensed premises and registered clubs. Information is only available from the Department and is used to support applications to the Licensing Court and the Liquor Administration Board on various licensing matters

22.21 

Gaming machine technicians identification card fees

Gaming Machines Act 2001

In addition to holding a technicians licence, a licensed technician is required to have an identification card which can only be obtained from the Department.

22.22 

Application fees — gaming machine entitlements and transfer of poker machine entitlement

Gaming Machines Act 2001

Gaming Machine Regulation 2002

Application fees in relation to the operating of gaming machine entitlements including transfer of poker machine or gaming machine entitlements, variation of shutdown periods of gaming machines and allocation of free poker machine entitlements.

22.23 

Controlled Contract Fees

Public Lotteries Regulation 2002

For the purpose of section 63 (3) of the Act, there is a prescribed fee for the review of each controlled contract.

22.24 

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Fees and costs

Liquor Act 1982

Liquor Regulation 1996

SIA of licence applications provided to the Liquor Administration Board must be accompanied by such a fee as may be prescribed by the regulations and also pay any costs incurred by the Board not covered by the fee.

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

22.25 

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Fees and Costs

Gaming Machines Act 2001

SIA of Gaming machines provided to the Liquor Administration Board must be accompanied by such a fee as may be determined by the regulator and pay any costs incurred by the Board not covered by the fee.

22.26 

Reinstatement application fees

Liquor Act 1982

Fee determined by the regulator re application for the reinstatement of a hoteliers licence, or an off-licence to sell liquor by retail.

22.27 

Surrender AAD application fees

Gaming Machine Act 2001

Fee prescribed by the regulator

22.28 

Hardship application fees – clubs and hotels

Gaming Machine Act 2001

Fee in relation to hardship application made by a club or a hotel, that the financial viability will be seriously threatened if it is not able to keep the additional approved gaming machines

GREYHOUND AND HARNESS RACING REGULATORY AUTHORITY

22.29 

Bookmakers Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.30 

Bookmakers Clerks Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.31 

Trainers Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.32 

Owners Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.33 

Owners and Trainers Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.34 

Attendants Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.35 

Trial Track Manager and Assistant Manager Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

22.36 

Greyhound Registration Fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees imposed on greyhound owners for such things as lease, litter, name, pedigrees, and service fees

22.37 

Appeal Fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees for appeals lodged with the Authority/Tribunal

22.38 

Syndicates Registration Fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.39 

Lure Driver Registration

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.40 

Partnerships Registration Fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.41 

Trainer/Driver Licences

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee for the right to train or drive horses

22.42 

Register Horse Names

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee imposed or requirement to register horse names

22.43 

Foal Registration/Branding

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee for the registering and branding of new foals

22.44 

Sires Registration

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Registration of a greyhound/horse sire

22.45 

Transfers

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Transfer of greyhounds/horses between owners

22.46 

Register Leases

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Register lease of horses between owners/lessee

22.47 

Register Clearances

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Transfer of horses between states/overseas

22.48 

Register Colours

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee imposed on owners of horses or trainers

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

22.49 

Artificial Breeding licence

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Annual fee imposed on artificial breeding property, artificial breeding technician and semen controller

22.50 

Sire Service fee

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

A regulatory charge that is imposed on each mating to a brood mare performed by a registered sire. Stud masters send a report at the end of the season, Sire Summary Sheet. The report lists each mating performed by each of his/her registered sires. The information of this report is used to record progeny of harness racing horses in the Australian stud book

22.51 

Stablehand licence

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee to engage in stablehand duties in harness racing under a registered trainer (either as a voluntary worker or as an employee)

22.52 

Blood/DNA fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee imposed to determine the progeny of a harness racing horse

22.53 

Duplicate certificate

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fee to issue of a duplicate certificate. This is the certificate of a registered harness racing horse, which provides an identifying and classification record (akin to a Passport for humans)

22.54 

Late application fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

A fee charged on a range of applications which have been lodged after the normal closing date has passed

22.55 

Stud Managers Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees required by regulation to be paid by industry participants to Act in the capacity described

22.56 

Frozen Semen Registration fees

Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004

Fees imposed on industry participants for FSI sire registration, FSI facility registration, drawing of semen and transfer of ownership of breeding unit (storage only)

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

NSW LOTTERIES

22.57 

NSW Lotteries Corporation

Public Lotteries Act 1996

Licence Fees and or General Duties paid by the operator

NSW THOROUGHBRED RACING BOARD

22.58 

Licence fees

Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996

Licence fees for industry participants, for example, horse trainers, bookmakers, stable hands, jockeys

22.59 

Appeal fees

Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996

Fees for appeals lodged with the Thoroughbred Racing Board Appeals Panel

22.60 

Colour fee

Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996

Fee imposed on persons for registration of racing colours. Fee is payable annually to renew registration

22.61 

Horse Ownership and Transfer fees

Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996

Paid by horse owners to have their ownership in the horse registered thus allowing participation. Includes the issue of duplicate papers when required. Fees are levied once on registration of the horse and whenever any transfer of ownership takes place

22.62 

Industry participant licence fee

Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996

Paid by bookmakers, stable hands, horse trainers, owner, trainers, jockeys, jockey agents and apprentice jockeys on an annual basis to obtain a licence to operate in the thoroughbred racing industry

22.63 

Syndicate, Leases and Transfer fees

Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996

Paid by syndicates formed to race horses and by lessees of horses. Fees are payable on establishment and by annual renewal

OFFICE OF RACING

22.64 

$100 tax (once only) on bookmakers at time of registering with a racing authority

Bookmakers (Taxation) Act 1917

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

22.65 

Bookmakers turnover tax

Racing Taxation (Betting Tax) Act 1952

1 per cent tax on bookmakers turnover (also any fines imposed for late payment (10 per cent of tax levied) are imposed under this Act

22.66 

Totalizator tax

Totalizator Act 1997

28.2 per cent tax on takeout of totalizator (parimutuel) investments on racing and sporting events (also any fines imposed for late payment (10 per cent of tax levied))

22.67 

Refunds

Totalizator Act 1997

Rebate of totalizator tax on local events held at nonTAB race meetings

22.68 

Roundings

Totalizator Act 1997

28.2 per cent of total Roundings collected by TAB Ltd

22.69 

Fixed odds sports wagering tax

Totalizator Act 1997

20 per cent tax on net profits from Fixed Odds Sports Wagering (FOSW) events covered by TAB Ltd

22.70 

Racing Assistance Fund (RAF)

Totalizator Act 1997

 

22.71 

Totalizator Act 1997 — Footy TAB

Totalizator Act 1997

 

transport

AIR TRANSPORT COUNCIL

23.1 

Air licence fees

Air Transport Act 1964

These are air licence fees payable for Regular Public Transport licences, and are calculated at a rate of 0.2 per cent of gross passenger revenue, as part of the regulatory framework for the provision of intrastate air passenger services

23.2 

Licence application fee

Air Transport Act 1964

These fees are payable by all categories of air transport licences, as part of the regulatory framework for the provision of intrastate air passenger services

INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT SAFETY AND RELIABILITY REGULATOR

23.3 

Rail Accreditations

Rail Safety Act 1993

An annual fee levied under the Act on railways operating within NSW

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.4 

Rail siding fees

Rail Safety Act 1993

Nominal annual fee levied under the Act for registration of a railway siding

Ministry OF TRANSPORT

23.5 

Taxi Licence Transfers

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A tax levied under the Act to cover the transfer of ownership of taxi licences

23.6 

Hire Cars Licence Transfers

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A tax levied under the Act to cover the transfer of ownership of hire car licences

23.7 

Short Term Taxi Licences

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under the Act to cover the issue of short term taxi licences

23.8 

Short Term Hire Car Licences

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under the Act to cover the issue of short term hire car licences

23.9 

Taxi Driver Authorities

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal of taxi driver authorities

23.10 

Taxi Operator Accreditations

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal of taxi operator accreditations

23.11 

Bus/Coach Driver Authorities

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal of bus/coach driver authorities

23.12 

Other Hire Car Licences

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under the Act to cover the issue of hire car licences

23.13 

Hire Car Driver Authorities

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal of hire car driver authorities

23.14 

Hire Car Operator Accreditations

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal of hire car operator accreditations

23.15 

Bus/Coach Operator Accreditations

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal of bus/coach operator accreditations

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.16 

Bus Operator Accreditation Fees under Passenger Transport (Accreditation Fees) Order 2005

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee of $355 for an application for an accreditation under the Act to carry on a public passenger service by means of a bus.

A fee of $284 for an application for the renewal of such an accreditation.

23.17 

Parking space levy

Parking Space Levy Act 1996

Levy paid for each parking space on the premises, if the space existed as a parking space in the previous financial year. It only applies to parking spaces within the city of Sydney and to premises within any other area prescribed by the regulations

23.18 

4WD driver authorities

Passenger Transport Act 1990

Covers the issue and renewal of 4WD driver authorities

23.19 

Motor Cycle Driver Authorities

Passenger Transport Act 1990

Covers the issue and renewal of motor cycle driver authorities

23.20 

4WD Operator Accreditations

Passenger Transport Act 1990

Covers the issue and renewal of 4WD operator accreditations

23.21 

Motor Cycle Operator Accreditations

Passenger Transport Act 1990

Covers the issue and renewal of motor cycle operator accreditations

23.22 

Certificate of Competency

Rail Safety Act 1993

Nominal three yearly fees levied under the Act for certification of persons working around railway infrastructure to ensure compliance with safe working practices

23.23 

Ferry Operators Accreditations

Passenger Transport Act 1990

A fee levied under regulation to cover the issue and renewal ferry operator accreditations

ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY

23.24 

Drivers and Riders Licences

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation

Collections from motor vehicle drivers and motor cycles in order to obtain a licence

23.25 

Search of Records fee

Road Transport (General) Act 1999 and Road Transport (General) Regulation 1999, Schedule 2

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.26 

Search of records for Comprehensive Third Party Insurance

Motor Accidents Act 1999

Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

 

23.27 

Fee for cancellation of registration

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1997

 

23.28 

Fee for registration of recreational vehicles

Recreation Vehicles Act 1983

 

23.29 

Fatigue Management Program Participation fee

Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Driver Fatigue) Regulation 1999

The National Driving Hours program is a national road safety initiative to reduce the incidence of driver fatigue related crashes. The program applies to drivers of:

       heavy trucks/truck and trailer combinations (GVM more than 12 tonnes)

       commercial buses (seating more than 8 adults)

23.30 

Administration Fees from the State Debt Recovery Office

Fines Act 1996

Fees for imposition of licence and registration sanctions on fine defaulters

23.31 

Driving Test fee

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999

Written examination test to obtain a licence in NSW for motor vehicles or motor bikes

23.32 

Processing of Green Slips for Comprehensive Third Party Insurance

Motor Accidents Act 1999

Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

 

23.33 

Motor Vehicle Weight Tax

Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1988

Collections from vehicle owners in proportion to the weight of their vehicle at the time of registration

23.34 

Vehicle Registration

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 1988

Collections from vehicle owners in order to register their vehicle

23.35 

Vehicle Transfers

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 1988

Collections from purchaser of second hand vehicle at the time of purchase

23.36 

Other Motor Vehicle Taxes

 

Collections from motorists and would be motorists to satisfy a legislative requirement

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.37 

 

Motor Vehicle Driving Instructors Act and Regulations

Motor vehicle driver instruction licence Act fee (collections from driving instructors in order to obtain a licence to instruct)

23.38 

 

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 1988

Unregistered vehicle permit (collections from would be drivers in order to use an unregistered vehicle under the Motor Traffic Regulations Act (Reg 53a (2)))

23.39 

 

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 1988

Sale of number plate — collections for issuance of number plates for vehicles being registered

23.40 

 

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 1988

Traders plate fee — collections for issuance of number plates to vehicle manufacturers, motor dealers, vehicle repairers, etc for attachment to an unregistered vehicle to enable driving the vehicle for purposes connected with the vehicle manufacturer

23.41 

Firearms Licence fee

Firearms Act 1996

Collections from gun owners in order to obtain a licence and an identification card

23.42 

Security Licence fee

Security Industry Act 1997

Collections from security industry personnel in order to obtain a licence and an identification card

23.43 

Vehicle Registration

Interstate Road Transport Act

Collections from owners of heavy vehicles when they register the vehicle as an interstate vehicle

23.44 

AIS Application Fee — Proprietor

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Cost of application fee to open up as an AIS proprietor

23.45 

AIS Application Fee — Examiners/ Proprietors

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Cost of application fee for the establishment of authorised inspection stations for Examiners/ Proprietors

23.46 

AIS Application Fee — Proprietor

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Cost of application fee to open up as an AIS proprietor

23.47 

AIS Application for Re-accrediting

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Fee for the re-issue of a licence for an authorised inspection station

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.48 

AIS Fee — Alternative Nominee

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Fee for the issue of a temporary licence for an Examiner for the establishment of an inspection station

23.49 

AIS Fee — Proprietor Nominee

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Fee for the transfer of ownership of an authorised inspection station

23.50 

AIS — New Accreditation

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Administrative charge

Fee for obtaining licence to operate business

23.51 

Instructor Licence

Driver Instructor Regulation 1993

Fees for issue if driver instructor licence

23.52 

Instructor Licence Certificate

Driver Instructor Regulation 1993

Cost associated with the issuing of driver instructors certificate

23.53 

Instructor Duplicate

Driver Instructor Regulation 1993

Cost of issuing a duplicate driving instructors certificate

23.54 

Instructor Licence — Interim

Driver Instructor Regulation 1993

Cost of issuing an interim driving instructors licence

23.55 

Interstate Driving Instructor fee

Driver Instructor Regulation 1993

Cost of issuing a driving instructor licence certificate to interstate driver applicants

23.56 

Rider Instruction fee

Driver Instructor Regulation 1993

Fee for issuing of the Rider instructional licence

23.57 

Duplicate of Authority for Examiner

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Application to replace an examiners authority

23.58 

Duplicate of Authority for Proprietor

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Application to replace a Proprietors authority

23.59 

Clearance of defect

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Authorised officer inspects to clear a defect

23.60 

Clearance of defect

Road Transport (Vehicle Regulation) Regulation 1998

Clearance of a vehicle defect by AIS examiner

23.61 

Permit Application Fee

Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 1996

Over dimension and over mass movements of vehicles

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.62 

Permit Application Fee — Vehicle >125 tonnes

Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Act 1995

Over dimension and over mass movements of vehicles over 125 tonnes

23.63 

Proof of Age Cards

NSW Liquor Regulation 1996

Listed in the NSW Liquor Regulation 1996 as on eof the acceptable documents that can be used to prove a person is 18 years of age or older for the purposes for purchasing alcohol and tobacco and gaining access to licensed venues

23.64 

Moiety Charge

Roads Act 1993

Interstate bridge cost sharing arrangements

23.65 

Permit for the Opening of Public Roads

Roads Act 1993

Cost of restoration of road openings on a public road

23.66 

Clearway Towing fees

Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules) Regulation 1999

Fee for removal, or attachment to a tow truck for the purpose of removal, of unattended vehicle illegally standing on a clearway, transit lane, bus lane and bus only lanes

23.67 

Property Enquiries fee

Transport Administration Act 1998

Fee levied from prospective owners of property as to whether the RTA has a road proposal that would effect the identified property

23.68 

Contributions to cost of road work

Roads Act NSW 1993

RTA consents under the Roads Act NSW 1993 for road work/or traffic work by developers routinely include such conditions that the developer:

(a) Contribute to payments for road/or work (a monetary contribution)

(b) Perform certain road and traffic work at its own cost (an in-kind contribution)

23.69 

Road contributions

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Monetary contributions by developers to the cost of the arterial road network in the Rouse Hill development

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.70 

Photocard

Photocard Act 2005

A form of identification for all ages, it is specifically listed in the Liquor Regulations 1996 as one of the acceptable documents that can be used to prove a person is 18 years of age or older for purchasing alcohol and tobacco and gaining access to licensed venues.

23.71 

Mobility Parking Permit

Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules) Regulation 1999

Card which extends parking periods for disabled drivers

RAIL CORPORATION NEW SOUTH WALES

23.72 

Property searches

Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Agencies) Act 2003

Replies to property searches are held in the Central Register of Restriction database at the NSW Department of Information Technology and Management and/or with the Rail Corporation New South Wales database

Rail Infrastructure Corporation

23.73

Property searches

Transport Administration Act 1988

Replies to property searches are held in the Central Register of Restriction database at the NSW Department of Lands and/or with the Rail Infrastructure Corporation database

Sydney ports corporation

23.73 

Fees for the issue and continuation of pilotage exemption certificates

Marine Pilotage Licensing Regulations

 

23.74 

Fees for the issue and continuation of certificates of local knowledge

Marine Pilotage Licensing Regulations

 

TOW TRUCK AUTHORITY OF NSW

23.75 

Tow truck drivers certificates and operators licences

Tow Truck Industry Act 1998

Certificates and operators licences for the right to be recognised as a tow truck operator

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.76 

Other fees

Tow Truck Industry Act 1998

Fees for issuing replacement drivers authorities, renewal fees for licences and reimbursement of court costs

MARITImE AUTHORITY of NSW

23.77 

Port Safety Operating Licence

Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995

A Port Safety Operating Licence sets out performance standards for Port Corporations when exercising port safety functions. A periodic licence fee paid by a Port Corporation to the Minister for a Port Safety Operating Licence.

23.78 

Boat Licences

Maritime Services Act 1935

Water Traffic Regulations NSW

Fixed-term licence (for either one or three years) authorising the holder to operate a recreational vessel, excluding a PWC, at ten knots or more and a PWC at any speed

23.79 

Boat Registrations

Maritime Services Act 1935

Water Traffic Regulations NSW

Boat owners annually register their boats. Registrations include; PWC registration, fishing vessel registration, other vessel registration, duplicate registration certificate transfer registration, reinstate registration, personalised vessel registration

23.80 

Hire and Drive Licence

Commercial Vessels Act 1979

Commercial Vessels (Hire & Drive) Regulation 1986

For commercial vessel operators who hire vessels for recreational purposes to the public.

23.81 

Aquatic Licences

Water Traffic Regulations NSW

NSW Maritime issues licences and charges a licence fee to hold on-water events such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.82 

Certificates of Competency

Commercial Vessels Act 1979

Commercial Vessels (Certificates of Competency and Safety Manning) Regulation 1986

Uniform Shipping Laws Code

Enables persons to operate commercial vessels. Description of Certificates of Competency. Marine Certification for Master Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Second mate Class 1 and 2; Mate 4; Coxswain; Marine Engineer Watch keeper; Marine Engine Driver 1, 2 and 3. Exam — written and oral; endorsement of certificate; issue of certificate; certificate of validity; revalidation of certificate; duplicate certificate; reassess examination paper; application for review of decision; search fee re marine certification; reinstatement of certificate

23.83 

Towage Permits

Commercial Vessels (Permits) Regulation 1986

Enables persons to tow vessels on seagoing voyages

23.84 

Temporary Permit

Commercial Vessels Act 1979

Permit for interstate commercial vessels to operate in NSW

23.85 

Initial Establishment fee

BoatCode Agency Scheme under the Water Traffic Regulations NSW

Payable by an agency to NSW Maritime on becoming a BoatCode Agent

23.86 

Fee for provision of HIN plates

BoatCode Agency Scheme under the Water Traffic Regulations NSW

Provision of a HIN plates to a Boatcode agent by NSW Maritime

23.87 

Fee for provision of HIN certificates

BoatCode Agency Scheme under the Water Traffic Regulations NSW

Provision of HIN certificates to a Boatcode agent by NSW Maritime

23.88 

Fee for transfer of BoatCode

BoatCode Agency Scheme under the Water Traffic Regulations NSW

Fee payable by an organisation seeking to take over an existing BoatCode agency

23.89 

Private mooring fees

Maritime Services Act 1935

Management of Waters and Waterside Lands Regulations NSW

A fee for a licence to maintain a mooring (called an occupational licence in Regulations). The licence holder must provide and maintain the mooring apparatus themselves

23.90 

Development Application fees

Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Fees for environmental and planning assessment of Applications under Parts IV and V of the EPA Act

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

23.91 

Permission to Lodge a DA fees

Ports Corporatisation and Waterways Management Act 1995

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Fee for providing NSW Maritime land owners permission for applications to be lodged under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for development on NSW Maritime wet and/or dry land.

23.92 

Fees for Construction Approvals/Certificates

Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Management of Waters and Waterside Lands Regulations NSW

Fee for approving detailed working drawings for construction on NSW Maritime land.

23.93 

Integrated Development Application fees

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948

Additional fee for assessing Development Applications referred by consent authorities where such developments require a Part 3A Permit under the Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948.

23.94 

Modification of Consent fees

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Fee for consideration of application to modify an existing consent

23.95 

Permit under Part 3A

Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948

Fee for issuing a permit for work which is likely to affect protected waters or lands

23.96 

Environment Protection Notices

Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997

Fees for the preparing, monitoring, issuing and ensuring compliance of environment protection notices. Recovery of costs for non compliance

23.98

Fee for Mean High Water Mark approval

Surveying Regulation 2006

Fee for approving a change to the position of Mean High Water Mark when used as a land title boundary when NSW Maritime is the owner of the adjacent wetland.

TREASURER

NSW TREASURY

24.1 

Income Tax Equivalents

State Owned Corporations Act 1989

Administrative charges equivalent to income tax if they were liable

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

24.2 

Wholesale Sales Tax Equivalent

State Owned Corporations Act 1989

Administrative charges equivalent to wholesale sales tax if they were liable

24.3 

Dividend equivalents

Public Authorities (Financial Arrangements) Act 1993

Administrative charges equivalent to dividends if they were liable

24.4 

Government Guarantee of Debt

Public Authorities (Financial Arrangements) Act 1987

The guarantee fees is imposed to increase the cost of borrowing by GTEs to the true market rate

24.5 

Dividends

Public Finance and Audit Act 1983

Payment of dividends (return on equity invested by State Governments in its business enterprises) from Public Trading and Financial Enterprises

OFFICE OF STATE REVENUE

Stamp Duties

24.6 

Contracts and Conveyances

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.7 

First Home Plus

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.8 

Hiring Arrangements

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.9 

Insurance

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.10 

Leases

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.11 

Marketable Securities Duty

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.12 

Loan Securities (Mortgage) Duty

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.13 

Motor Vehicle Registration

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.14 

Share Transfers

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

24.15 

Other Stamp Duties

Duties Act 1997 and Stamp Duties Act 1920

 

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

24.16 

Payroll Tax

Payroll Tax Act 1971

 

24.17 

Land Tax including Premium Property Tax

Land Tax Management Act 1956 and Premium Property Tax Act 1998

 

24.18 

Debits Tax

Debits Tax Act 1990

 

24.19 

Health Insurance Levy

Health Insurance Levy Act 1993

 

24.20 

Parking Space Levy

Parking Space Levy Act 1996

 

24.21 

Electricity Distributors Levy

Electricity Supply Amendment Act 1997

 

24.22 

Accommodation Levy

Accommodation Levy Act 1997

 

24.23 

Land Tax Clearance Certificates

Land Tax Management Act 1956

Extract of information from the Land Tax database about any liability to land tax attaching to the relevant property

24.24 

Betting Tax

 

Betting Tax Act 2001

 

 

24.25 

Certificates of Land Value

Land Tax Act 1956

Land Tax Management Act 1956

 

24.26 

Transmission Operators Levy

Electricity Supply Amendment (transmission Operators Levy) Act 1998

 

24.27 

Insurance Protection Tax

Insurance Protection Tax Act 2001

Lump sum tax to raise approx $69 million annually to help builders warranty and compulsory third party policy holders affected by the collapse of HIH Insurance Limited

24.28 

Annulment Fee

Section 48 Fines Act 1996 and Regulations

Fee for application for annulment of order.

24.29 

Vendor Duty

Duties Act 1997

Levy on the proceeds of sale of an investment property

Item

Australian tax, fee or charge

Australian law

Notes

24.30 

Enforcement Costs

Fines Act 1996

Costs of enforcing orders for recovery of debts by State Debt Recovery Office.

The Electricity Tariff equalisation ministerial corporation

24.31 

Electricity Tariff Equalisation Fund

Electricity Supply Act 1995

A compulsory charge on standard retail suppliers and NSW Government generators, calculated in accordance with the Treasurers Payment Rules, designed to smooth out fluctuations in the cost of purchasing electricity that is supplied to small retail customers at tariffs determined by IPART

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Recovery by Treasurer of costs incurred by IPART from licence holders

Electricity Supply Act 1995

Section 87A of the Electricity Supply Act 1995 requires licence holders to pay the Treasurer those IPART determined compulsory audit costs.