An appeal has been lodged in the High Court by the Northern Territory Government.  Until the High Court finally decides the issues, the NLC has developed an interim Recreational Fishing Licensing and Permit Scheme.  The Scheme ensures that:

	Recreational anglers will continue to have access to tidal waters covering Aboriginal land
	No fees apply
	A licence and permit only need be applied for once, and will be valid until the High Court decision

Applications for permits and licences can be made after the event provided they are made prior to 31 May 2007.  This means that Territorians, and interstate visitors, can enjoy planned fishing vacations at Easter and events such as the NT Barramundi Classic in early May 2007, without concern as to possible delay in the processing of applications.  Any application which is made prior to 31 May 2007 will be automatically backdated to 2 March 2007 (the date of the Court's decision).

An application made after 31 May 2007 will commence on the date on which it is made.

For further details, a fact sheet and media statement may be downloaded below.

	Media statement: Interim Licencing Agreement
	Fact sheet: Recreational fishing licences

Applying for a Recreational Fishing Licence and Permit

A recreational fishing permit/licence form can be downloaded below.

Application form: Recreational fishing licences

The conditions of the recreational fishing licence and permit can be downloaded below.

Recreational fishing licence and permit conditions

Call 1800 645 299 or contact fishing@nlc.org.au for further inquiries