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Boating in Australia

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• Queensland

  A licence is required to operate any recreational boat which is powered by a motor of more than 4.5kW (over 6HP), is capable of speeds in excess of 10 knots and has a planing or non-displacement hull.
  From 1 January 2006 to operate a personal watercraft (PWC),or jet ski, you must hold a PWC licence. You must hold a current and valid marine licence, before being able to get a PWC licence.  Source: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/.../pwc_licence

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  • http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/.../rec_licence
    
  • Brisbane Bayside Boat Licensing

• Victoria

  Recreational boat operators under the age of 21 years and all operators of Personal Water Craft (PWC's), more commonly known as Jet Ski's, require a licence. 

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  • http://www.biavic.com.au/sections/main/display.asp?pid=15
    

• NSW

  Boat Licensing in NSW. 

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