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Commercial Operators
A licence is required by people or businesses who conduct organised tours or recreational businesses for profit within Lake Mountain Alpine Resort under Section 17 of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.
Fees
Commercial Operator Licence fees consist of the fixed component (Annual fee) and a variable use component (User fee – based on visitor numbers). The annual licence fees for standard and multi-year licences reflect the value of licence fees managed by DECCA and PV.
FEE ($) 2023-2024
Annual Fee: $330.40
Annual Fee – greater than 1 year (per year): $259.20
User Fee – Adult: $3.65
User Fee – Child: $2.80
* Dates are based on the Resort Management financial year being from 1 November to 31 October.
** GST is not payable on Commercial Operator Licence fees.
Depending on the complexity of the licence application the process may take between six to eight weeks. All prospective operators need to ensure that they provide enough time to become licensed prior to operating to avoid disappointment.
Accreditation Requirements
The Victorian Government Policy Statement Licensing System for Tour Operators and Activity Providers on Public Land in Victoria (2008) states that longer-term tour operator licences should be conditional, amongst other things, on the applicant being accredited under a recognised industry certification program that encourages improved environmental, cultural and business management. The programs currently recognised as supportive of an application for a longer-term licence are:
UP TO 3 YEARS
Nature Tourism – EcoCertification IV;
EarthCheck Benchmarking and Certification;
Respecting Our Culture; and
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program
(formerly Better Business Tourism Accreditation Program);
UP TO 10 YEARS
Advanced Ecotourism – EcoCertification IV;
Ecotourism – EcoCertification IV; and
EarthCheck Benchmarking and Certification
(formerly GreenGlobe Company Standard)
Accordingly, the licence terms and conditions require the Licensee to possess accreditation which is consistent with the nature of the product being offered. Accreditation must be maintained throughout the Term of the Licence