Forestry Act 1959

This section applies if a person applies for a camping permit—

over the internet, using a website authorised by the chief executive; or

over the phone, using a phone number authorised by the chief executive; or

by filling in a camping form (self-registration) for a self-registration camping area.

If a person applies over the internet, the camping permit is taken to have been granted when the identifying number for the permit is displayed on the website.

If a person applies over the phone, the camping permit is taken to have been granted when the person is advised over the phone of the identifying number for the permit.

If a person applies by self-registration, the camping permit is taken to have been granted when—

the person fills in a camping form for the self-registration camping area, in the way stated on the form; and

the person—

puts the camping fee, either in cash or a cheque, in the camping fee envelope together with the part of the form designed to accompany the camping fee; or

fills in the credit card payment section of the camping fee envelope; and

if the person pays by cash or cheque, the person seals the envelope; and

the person puts the envelope in the camping fee container.

However, if—

a person pays for a camping permit by cheque, and the cheque is dishonoured; or

a person pays for a camping permit by credit card, and the person’s financial institution does not authorise the payment;