http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/127031/Apiary_Registration_Form_2011-2012.pdf 
This will take you to the formal method beeks in South Australia use yearly.

IN SUMMARY: We pay a general registration of $22.20; Hive Contribution: 
$1.00 per /hive:

AFB Honey Test: If registering 20 or more hives, then you send a composite 
honey sample collected from your hives within last 3 months prior to 
registering which costs $33.50.

We have 50 hives, therefore it cost us $105.70 this year. It goes up every 
year.

Louisa
Bugga-Bugga Creek Boutique Apiary
Kangaroo Island

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