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 2023-24.

Authorisation numberIssue dateExpiry dateNetworkMarine ParkAuthorisation typePrimary activitySecondary activityAuthorisation holder
PA2023-00077-120/07/202303/08/2025North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesLatitude Charters Pty Ltd
PA2023-00086-124/07/202328/06/2024Temperate EastCod GroundsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00097-125/07/202308/08/2023Temperate EastNorfolkPermitStructures and works (commercial purposes)Structures and worksIndividual
PA2023-00095-108/08/202330/09/2025Temperate EastCod GroundsLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingSCUBA Haven
PA2023-00096-108/08/202330/09/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesTasbar Pty Ltd trading as KEKOA Sports Fishing & Personalised Charters
PA2023-00103-111/08/202326/07/2025North-westKimberley; Shark Bay; Gascoyne; NingalooPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00068-117/08/202316/12/2023NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftResearchOcean Infinity (Australia) Pty Ltd
PA2023-00094-121/08/202314/08/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingSea to Summit Expeditions
PA2023-00104-131/08/202331/08/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00091-104/09/202305/09/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingFish Lord Howe P/L
PA2023-00092-104/09/202301/09/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesDive Lord Howe
PA2023-00106-104/09/202331/08/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftCastles Environmental
PA2023-00108-108/09/202320/11/2023Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Lord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00109-18/09/202307/08/2028South-eastFlinders; Freycinet; Apollo; Boags; Franklin; Beagle; East Gippsland; Zeehan; NelsonLicenceCommercial researchCommercial researchFathom Pacific PTY LTD
PA2023-00102-111/09/202323/12/2023North-westKimberleyPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesOtherMMA Offshore Limited
PA2023-00125-114/09/202318/09/2025North-westDampier; Gascoyne; NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia