Fossicking rules and responsibilities

Fossicking is a regulated activity in Queensland and requires a fossicking licence.

Read this guide to learn about fossicking—where to fossick, tools to use, materials you can collect, safety and your responsibilities.

This Fossicking in Queensland brochure (PDF, 2 MB) can be used by organisations to direct customers to this online guide.

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Fossicking rules and responsibilities

In this guide

1. Personal protection and safety
2. Where you can fossick
3. Responsibilities of fossickers
4. Permitted activities and materials

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