Application Form

Commercial Operator Licence (COL)

This application is for a licence to conduct organised commercial activities on Crown Land, within the alpine resorts.

To apply, simply complete the form below, but remember to have the following ready before you start:

Tour schedules and maps
For accreditation evidence see https://www.forestsandreserves.vic.gov.au/tour-operators for more information
Certificate of Currency (noting Alpine Resorts Victoria and Other Relevant Parties as Interested Parties)

In order to complete your application, please submit any relevant attachments/evidence to property@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au

Licensing Process

Phase 1:

Read Licence Conditions and Fees at https://www.forestsandreserves.vic.gov.au/tour-operators
Online application form complete and submitted for review
Operators should ensure a comprehensive application is submitted in the first instance

Phase 2:

Application approved
Licence and invoice created and sent to operator for review and processing
Operator to submit signed licence and pay invoice within 14 days

Phase 3:

Licence co-signed by Alpine Resorts Victoria Chief Operator Officer
Finalised licence pack sent to operator

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.

Licence Type

1. Applicant Type *

New applicantExisting Licensee

1.1 Previous Licence number (if known)

2. Licence Duration (Please note: Multiple-year licences are conditional upon appropriate accreditation. Licences expire on 31 October) *

Applicant Details

3. Applicant Name *

4. Contact Name (if different from Applicant Name)

5. Business Name (if applicable)

6. Trading Name (if applicable)

7. ACN or ABN

8. Are you registered for GST? *

YesNo

Contact Details

9. Phone *

10. Email Address *

11. Address *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Returns and Use Fee Payment

Please refer to Returns information sheet, and form for completion. These can be acquired via email to property@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au

Proposed Operator Schedules:

Applicants must complete a separate Operators Schedule for each new (type) of tour. A tour is any organised business activity undertaken within the alpine resorts.
If you propose to conduct more than two types of tours, please attach all Operator Schedules.
Helicopters: we are currently not accepting applications.

Please submit any relevant attachments/evidence to property@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au

12. Please indicate your preferred frequency of submitting Returns Forms and payment of Use Fees *

QuarterlyEnd of Seasonal Operations/Annually

13. Licensed Commerical Operators will be listed on resort websites. Do you consent to your details being published? *

YesNo

Operator Schedule

14. Name of activity (for example, Stirling Summer Camp) *

15. Description (include details such as what, where and how). Please specify dates where applicable *

16. Proposed location(s) (for example; Mt Stirling, Multi-use Network Trails, Mt Buller Village, etc.) *

17. Specific area, track or road to be used during activity (please include campsites proposed for use) *

Please submit relevant maps to property@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au *

19. Proposed frequency of tour(s) (include anticipated number of trips i.e. weekly, monthly) *

20. Proposed duration of tour(s) (hours, days) *

21. Proposed maximum group size(s) *

22. Vehicles or equipment to be used to undertake activities (including no. of horses, vehicles, etc.) *

Please submit additional Operator Schedules to property@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au if applicable *

Insurance

It is a condition of a Commercial Operator Licence that the Licensee keep and maintain a public liability insurance policy covering the activities of the Licensee for the duration of the licence. The level of insurance must be at least $20 million for any one claim, but a requirement for a higher level of coverage may be necessary if Alpine Resorts Victoria considers it appropriate in light of the nature of the Licensee's activities.

Please ensure details of public liability insurance are accurate as per Alpine Resorts Victoria requirements.

Please provide your Certificate of Currency to property@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au *

Declaration

Commercial Operator Licence Conditions

Please see below for Commercial Operator conditions:

https://www.rmb.mtbuller.com.au/_files/ugd/2f722f_ec4a97702a0344f0adcd32b86863bd30.pdf

25. By ticking the box below, I am confirming that I have read and understood the information provided and agree to:

Comply with the Commercial Operator Licence Conditions
Support efforts to build community awareness and understanding of the Licence Conditions
Report non-compliances so Alpine Resorts Victoria can act to build community awareness and compliance
Respect the obligations of Alpine Resorts Victoria and staff to implement the Licence Conditions

Furthermore, I acknowledge that:

A Commercial Operator Licence will be revoked if Licence Conditions are breached
A Commercial Operator Licence will not be issued to applicants that have had a Licence revoked in the last 2-years
The Board may issue on-the-spot fines or penalty notices

I hereby declare that I have read and understood the Alpine Resorts Commercial Operator Licence Conditions. *

YesNo