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Filming and photography application

This application is required for commercial filming and photography activities proposed in areas managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. You must have approval before you start filming.

 

Processing time for a complete application depends on various factors, including the nature of the proposal. A minimum of 7 full business days is required to process this application (applications received after 1:00 pm are considered the next business day).

If documents are missing from your application, the 7 business days required to process your application will commence from the date the complete set of documentation is provided.

Your activity will be assessed based on the information you provide in this form.

You can contact [email protected] or your local National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) office to discuss specific issues or requirements.

The local NPWS office will process your application. You will be notified whether or not your application is approved.

For more information, please read the apply to film and take photographs in national parks page.

Payment

A non-refundable application and assessment fee is payable on submission of this application. NPWS staff will contact you with the exact cost before charging you. Additional service charges will be payable where applicable.

A security deposit, daily/weekly/hourly fees and any applicable supervision fees are payable upon approval of the application.

Once all fees have been received, we will issue an agreement that authorises your activities and includes all conditions relating to the filming or photography activity.

The information you provide in this form will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. By submitting, you consent to storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. You can request access and amendment of your personal information.

Privacy collection notice

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is collecting your personal information through this form.

Why are we collecting your information?

We are collecting your information to review and manage the product or service being requested in this form and your account connected to that service, including providing you with updates about this product/service as required and performing relevant compliance activity. If you have opted in to any marketing, newsletter or membership options, your details may be used to target and share that information with you.

How will we share your information?

We may share your information with other government agencies including NSW Police, Service NSW, Transport for NSW and Revenue NSW, as well as other external parties where necessary to provide our services. We will not share it with anyone else unless you give your consent, or the law requires or allows us to do so.

Are you required by law to give us your information?

You are not required by law to give us your information, but if you choose not to, we may not be able to assist with your enquiry or process your application and issue the product or service being requested.

Your right to access and correct your information

To access or correct your information, please contact:

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Locked Bag 5022, Parramatta NSW 2124
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS)

Further information

For more details on how your information is handled, please refer to Privacy and security.

 

Contact us

Filming and photography commercial approvals

Phone: 02 9585 6082

Email: [email protected]