Australian Marine Parks

The following list contains authorisations that have been issued by the Director of National Parks for allowable activities in Australian Marine Parks in 2019-20.

Authorisation numberIssue dateExpiry dateNetworkMarine ParkAuthorisation typePrimary activitySecondary activityAuthorisation holder
PA2019-00003-110/07/201909/07/2021North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismSwimmingNingaloo Blue Dive / Skyhave Ptd Ltd
PA2018-00034-117/07/201917/07/2021Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesSea Lord Howe Pty Ltd
PA2019-00008-119/07/201919/07/2021Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesDevine Seafoods Pty Ltd
PA2019-00071-123/07/201901/12/2019North-westEighty Mile BeachPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe Australian Institute of Marine Science
PA2018-00011-125/07/201925/07/2021North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Ashmore Reef; Carnarvon Canyon; Dampier; Eighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Roebuck; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesR & T Charters Pty Ltd
PA2018-00011-225/07/201925/07/2021South-westAbrolhos; Jurien; Perth Canyon; Two RocksLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesR & T Charters Pty Ltd
PA2019-00010-126/07/201929/01/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesWatts Corporation (QLD) Pty Ltd
PA2019-00059-131/07/201901/08/2021Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes) Norfolk Island Regional Council
PA2018-00050-102/08/201906/08/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesThe Trustee for The Benn Family Trust trading as Rob Benn Holdings Pty Ltd
PA2019-00047-102/08/201904/09/2019Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00072-102/08/201904/09/2019Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2018-00018-107/08/201930/09/2021Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Solitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesC.M Young & S Young trading as Wooli Dive Centre
PA2019-00037-107/08/201913/08/2021Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingMarlane Pty Ltd
PA2019-00028-108/08/201920/08/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesThe Trustee for The McVeigh Family Trust t/a Reality Cruises
PA2019-00061-108/08/201929/02/2020North-westGascoyne; NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2018-00043-116/08/201931/12/2019North-westMermaid ReefPermitResearch and Monitoring Individual
PA2018-00055-116/08/201931/08/2021Temperate EastCod GroundsLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesSCUBA Haven
PA2019-00006-116/08/201931/10/2019NorthWesselPermitResearch and Monitoring Geoscience Australia
PA2019-00063-123/08/201916/12/2019NorthOceanic ShoalsLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchThe Australian Institute of Marine Science
PA2019-00082-130/08/201912/11/2019Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Hunter; Jervis; Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDepartment of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia
PA2018-00039-113/09/201910/10/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingA Myti Adventure Pty Ltd atf The Wilson Family Trust T/A Capricorn Star Charters Pty Ltd
PA2018-00044-116/09/201930/09/2021North-westAshmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesKimberley Birdwatching
PA2018-00045-116/09/201930/09/2021North-westAshmore ReefPermitResearch and Monitoring Individual
PA2018-00075-123/09/201922/09/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesAJ & LG Prentice T/as Aroona Luxury Boat Charters
PA2019-00035-108/10/201909/01/2022NorthGulf of Carpentaria; Limmen; Wessel; West Cape YorkLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesWildcard Luxury Cruises Pty Ltd
PA2019-00070-108/10/201907/10/2021South-westBremer; Geographe; South-west CornerLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useAeroture / The Trustee for Haluwana Family Trust
PA2019-00088-118/10/201929/01/2020NorthLimmenPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchNorthern Territory Government
PA2019-00024-105/11/201930/01/2022North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismSwimmingNingaloo Echo Tours Pty Ltd
PA2018-00025-108/11/201926/11/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesCairns Discount Diving Pty Ltd
PA2018-00064-108/11/201926/11/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesSpirit of Freedom
PA2018-00087-108/11/201926/11/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftScuba/snorkel activitiesMike Ball Dive Expeditions Pty Ltd
PA2019-00093-111/11/201925/11/2021North-westMermaid ReefLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesThe Trustee for Diversity Charters Unit Trust
PA2019-00075-112/11/201931/05/2021South-westPerth CanyonPermitDeploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD) Perth Game Fishing Club Inc
PA2019-00034-114/11/201923/03/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesTim North Marine Pty Ltd
PA2019-00098-114/11/201931/12/2024NorthArafura; Arnhem; Gulf of Carpentaria; Joseph Bonaparte Gulf; Limmen; Oceanic Shoals; Wessel; West Cape YorkPermitResearch and Monitoring Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
PA2019-00098-214/11/201931/12/2024North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Ashmore Reef; Carnarvon Canyon; Cartier Island; Dampier; Eighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Mermaid Reef; MontebelloPermitResearch and Monitoring Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
PA2019-00098-314/11/201931/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and Monitoring Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
PA2019-00116-115/11/201924/12/2019Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2018-00007-122/11/201918/02/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftBianca Charters, Bianca Vessel Management Pty Ltd.
PA2019-00042-129/11/201929/11/2024South-westWestern Kangaroo IslandPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2019-00042-229/11/201929/11/2024North-westArgo-Rowley TerracePermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2019-00042-329/11/201929/11/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2019-00095-105/12/201909/12/2021North-westAshmore ReefPermitResearch and Monitoring Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2019-00079-106/12/201901/12/2045Temperate EastNorfolk; Lord HoweLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes) Southern Cross Cables Limited (SCCL)
PA2019-00103-113/12/201922/03/2020North-westRoebuck; Shark BayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00103-213/12/201922/01/2020South-westAbrolhosPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00118-113/12/201916/12/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingCompagnie Du Ponant Pty Ltd
PA2019-00130-113/12/201915/05/2020Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishing Individual
PA2019-00056-116/12/201906/01/2022North-westGascoyne; Ningaloo; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesNingaloo Pearls Pty Ltd
PA2019-00057-116/12/201917/07/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesBig Fish Down Under
PA2019-00055-120/12/201917/02/2022Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesBlue Billie Fishing Charters Pty Limited
PA2019-00120-120/12/201929/02/2020Temperate EastHunter; Lord HowePermitResearch and Monitoring Geoscience Australia
PA2019-00120-220/12/201929/02/2020South-eastApollo; Flinders; Franklin; ZeehanPermitResearch and Monitoring Geoscience Australia
PA2019-00131-120/12/201931/12/2020Temperate EastAshmore Reef; Central Eastern; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Lord Howe; NorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00131-220/12/201931/12/2020South-eastApollo; Beagle; East Gippsland; Lord Howe; Murray; Nelson; NorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00131-320/12/201931/12/2020South-westAbrolhos; Bremer; Eastern Recherche; Perth Canyon; South-west Corner; Two Rocks; Western EyrePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00080-123/12/201927/03/2020South-westBremer; Perth CanyonPermitResearch and Monitoring University of Western Australia
PA2019-00091-106/01/202030/04/2025South-westGreat Australian Bight; Murat; Southern Kangaroo Island; Western Eyre; Western Kangaroo IslandPermitResearch and Monitoring Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2018-00023-108/01/202008/01/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesTradition Charters P/L
PA2019-00123-109/01/202012/03/2020Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00081-116/01/202016/01/2022South-westSouth-west CornerLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingNaturaliste Charters / The Trustee for The PS & AM Cross Family Trust
PA2019-00106-116/01/202031/03/2021NorthGulf of CarpentariaPermitResearch and Monitoring Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2019-00132-116/01/202030/04/2022Temperate EastLord HowePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00105-129/01/202027/09/2024North-westEighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Ningaloo; RoebuckPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00105-229/01/202027/09/2024South-westEastern Recherche; Geographe; Jurien; South-west Corner; Two RocksPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00114-129/01/202008/04/2020North-westGascoynePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchWestern Australian Museum
PA2019-00107-130/01/202030/01/2022NorthArafuraLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingBelle Monde Pty Ltd
PA2019-00085-106/02/202030/06/2020South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitResearch and Monitoring Individual
PA2019-00119-106/02/202020/02/2022North-westNingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesNingaloo Aviation / The Trustee for Klein Trading Trust
PA2019-00115-107/02/202014/02/2022North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Mermaid ReefLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesThe Great Escape Charter Company Pty Ltd
PA2020-00014-107/02/202007/03/2020Temperate EastNorfolkPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesOtherEmergency Management Norfolk Island Committee
PA2019-00096-110/02/202001/10/2024South-westAbrolhos; JurienPermitResearch and Monitoring Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2019-00041-111/02/202018/02/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesNorthern Conquest Charters / The Trustee for Clifflanger Unit Trust
PA2019-00092-111/02/202018/03/2022North-westNingalooLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingIron Horse WA Pty Ltd as Trustee for Ocean Air Trust
PA2018-00076-714/02/202031/12/2024South-westGeographePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey Foundation Incorporated
PA2020-00006-114/02/202028/04/2020Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2020-00007-114/02/202017/02/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2019-00014-118/02/202012/03/2022North-westGascoyne; Montebello; Ningaloo; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingEJC Corporation Pty Ltd
PA2019-00076-118/02/202012/03/2022North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingAquatic Adventure Exmouth
PA2020-00001-118/02/202006/04/2020South-westBremerLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useOCEAPRO Pty Ltd
PA2020-00002-118/02/202031/12/2020Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2020-00012-118/02/202024/02/2020Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraft Individual
PA2020-00019-118/02/202020/03/2020Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and Monitoring Advisian Pty Ltd
PA2019-00112-124/02/202002/03/2022Temperate EastSolitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesJetty Dive Centre / Michael J & Debbie L Davey
PA2019-00117-124/02/202026/02/2022South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingAustsea Tours / Monaghan Family Trust
PA2019-00121-124/02/202024/03/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesReel Deep Charters Pty Ltd
PA2020-00021-124/02/202028/02/2020Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and Monitoring Advisian Pty Ltd
PA2019-00077-125/02/202006/04/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesKeencraft Lty Ltd / Gleeson Family Trust
PA2020-00010-125/02/202031/12/2021North-westAshmore ReefPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2019-00110-126/02/202002/03/2022South-westBremer; Geographe; Perth Canyon; South-west Corner; Two RocksLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingWhale watch Western Australia / The Trustee for Sharp Marine
PA2020-00009-126/02/202001/04/2022South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesKalbarri rock Lobster tours & Charter / Fragglerock Fishing Pty Ltd
PA2019-00122-104/03/202013/01/2022South-westTwo RocksLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesPerth Scuba / Enduire Pty Ltd
PA2018-00077-105/03/202013/07/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesCoral Princess Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Coral Expeditions
PA2018-00077-205/03/202028/02/2022North-westAshmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftCoral Princess Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Coral Expeditions
PA2018-00077-305/03/202028/02/2022South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftCoral Princess Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Coral Expeditions
PA2020-00014-205/03/202021/03/2020Temperate EastNorfolkPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesOtherEmergency Management Norfolk Island Committee
PA2019-00114-211/03/202008/04/2020North-westGascoynePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchWestern Australian Museum
PA2020-00013-112/03/202031/07/2020South-westGeographe; South-west CornerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2020-00022-119/03/202025/03/2022North-westNingalooLicenceCommercial tourismAviation tours (in all marine parks excluding those in the South-east Network)Ningaloo Aviation / The Trustee for Klein Trading Trust
PA2019-00131-1026/03/202031/12/2020Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00131-1126/03/202031/12/2020North-westAshmore Reef; Gascoyne; KimberleyPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00131-826/03/202031/12/2020North-westCarnarvon Canyon; Gascoyne; Montebello; Roebuck; South-west Corner; Two Rocks; Western EyrePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00131-926/03/202031/12/2021NorthArafura; Oceanic Shoals; Wessel; West Cape York; Western EyrePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2018-00060-301/04/202030/06/2021Temperate EastLord HowePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOceans Institute, University of Western Australia
PA2019-00066-108/04/202030/07/2022North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesOn Strike Charters (WA) Pty Ltd
PA2020-00038-109/04/202009/04/2022Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2019-00133-114/04/202001/12/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceResearch and MonitoringNature watchingeXXpedition
PA2019-00133-214/04/202001/12/2022NorthArafura; Oceanic Shoals; Wessel; West Cape YorkLicenceResearch and MonitoringNature watchingeXXpedition
PA2019-00133-314/04/202001/12/2022North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Carnarvon Canyon; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Shark BayLicenceResearch and Monitoring eXXpedition
PA2019-00133-414/04/202001/12/2022South-westAbrolhos; Jurien; Perth Canyon; Two RocksLicenceResearch and Monitoring eXXpedition
PA2020-00028-116/04/202003/04/2022South-westAbrolhos; Perth CanyonLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesTop Gun Charters / The trustee for HDP Family Trust
PA2020-00028-216/04/202030/04/2022North-westMontebello; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesTop Gun Charters / The trustee for HDP Family Trust
PA2019-00059-220/04/202031/03/2020Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes) Norfolk Island Regional Council
PA2019-00059-320/04/202001/08/2021Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes) Norfolk Island Regional Council
PA2020-00043-122/04/202021/05/2020South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitStructures and works (commercial purposes) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00042-123/04/202023/05/2020Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2019-00131-1228/04/202031/12/2021Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and Monitoring Individual
PA2020-00030-111/05/202013/11/2020South-eastHuon; Flinders; FreycinetPermitResearch and Monitoring Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00018-112/05/202031/12/2022South-westPerth CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchMurdoch University
PA2019-00124-122/05/202022/05/2022NorthOceanic ShoalsLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingArafura Blue Water Charters Pty Ltd
PA2020-00023-122/05/202024/06/2022North-westCarnarvon Canyon; Gascoyne; Ningaloo; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesBealec Pty Ltd
PA2020-00023-222/05/202024/06/2022South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesBealec Pty Ltd
PA2020-00044-125/05/202003/06/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useJustin Gilligan Photography
PA2019-00090-129/05/202029/05/2022North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Dampier; Eighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Roebuck; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesOcean Charters Pty Ltd
PA2019-00090-229/05/202029/05/2022South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesOcean Charters Pty Ltd
PA2020-00045-104/06/202015/09/2020Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes) Norfolk Island Regional Council
PA2020-00037-116/06/202001/07/2025NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2019-00127-119/06/202012/01/2023Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingOceanic Network Pty Ltd
PA2020-00046-119/06/202019/06/2022Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2020-00010-223/06/202031/12/2021North-westAshmore ReefPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2020-00041-124/06/202020/08/2023South-eastApollo; Beagle; Boags; East Gippsland; Flinders; Franklin; Freycinet; Huon; Murray; Nelson; South Tasman Rise; Tasman Fracture; ZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00041-224/06/202020/08/2023South-westAbrolhos; Bremer; Eastern Recherche; Geographe; Great Australian Bight; Jurien; Murat; Perth Canyon; Southern Kangaroo Island; South-west Corner; Twilight; Two Rocks; Western Eyre; Western Kangaroo IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00041-324/06/202020/08/2023North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Carnarvon Canyon; Dampier; Eighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberley; Montebello; Ningaloo; Roebuck; Shark BayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00041-424/06/202020/08/2023NorthArafura; Arnhem; Gulf of Carpentaria; Joseph Bonaparte Gulf; Limmen; Oceanic Shoals; Wessel; West Cape YorkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00041-524/06/202020/08/2020Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
PA2020-00041-624/06/202020/08/2023Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Gifford; Hunter; Jervis; Lord Howe; Norfolk; Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation