Visitors and tourists policies
Commercial recreation and tourism in wilderness areas (interim) policy
The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and Wilderness Act 1987 were amended in 2010 to allow 'self reliant' recreation activities already permitted in wilderness areas to be conducted on a commercial basis. This interim policy sets out the additional requirements which apply for any commercial recreation and tour operator licence issued in wilderness areas.
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Events, functions and venues policy
This policy seeks to ensure that events, functions and venues are appropriate to the natural and cultural settings of parks and that they meet high environmental and sustainability standards. The policy acknowledges that while parks provide unique locations and opportunities for community events and private functions, not all types of events and functions are appropriate for a park setting.
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Leases and licences referral policy and procedures
Amendments made to the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 in 2010 introduced requirements for the Minister to refer certain leases and licenses to the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council, the Aboriginal and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee, the Karst Management Advisory Committee and Boards of Management for Part 4A parks. The purpose of this policy and procedures is to set out the process by which referrals will occur.
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Visitor accommodation policy
This policy aims to ensure that visitor accommodation on park is appropriate to the natural and cultural settings, meets high environmental and sustainability standards and is managed to minimise conflict with other users.
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Page last updated: 24 May 2011
