Marine permits
Marine Park Permit
Legislation
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
Activity description
Not applicable
Permit summary
The Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park (GBR Coast MP) is a State marine park that runs the full length of the Commonwealth Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) from just north of Baffle Creek (north of Bundaberg) to Cape York.
If any part of your activity is planned to occur below mean low water within the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park the activity may need a permit from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Please visit the listed web site for more information and how to apply.
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Marine Park Permit
Legislation
Marine Parks Act 2004
Activity description
- Tourist program
- Vessel charter
Permit summary
Tourist Program - Authorises businesses to provide transport, accommodation or services for tourists within state marine parks.
Tourists visit the marine park mainly for recreation and enjoyment and may be local residents, from within Australia or international visitors.
Vessel charter – Authorises businesses to charter vessels within or into the marine park and can include transport, accommodation or services for a purpose other than an educational or tourist program. For example, for the purpose of filming. Vessel charter includes vessels for hire with or without a vessel master (skipper).
More information
- Applying for a marine parks permit
- Marine parks
- QPW/2019/4845 Information Sheet – Information for marine park permit holders
How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Parks and Forests Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'Apply for a new Authority'.
Marine Park Permit
Legislation
Marine Parks Act 2004
Activity description
- Media activity
- Photography, filming or sound recording
Permit summary
Photography, filming or sound recording, also referred to as media activity, may require a marine park permit if it impacts on the marine park or persons using the marine park.
Many media activities in state marine parks can be managed through low impact recording principles to ensure there is negligible impact to the area or other park users. However, more complex or higher risk media activities may require a permit
If a media activity is proposed in the intertidal area (beach) of a Recreation area, such as Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) or K’gari (Fraser Island), a Commercial Activity Permit or Commercial Activity Agreement may be required.
Please note, if a marine park permit is required for your media activity, allow a minimum of 60 business days for a valid application to be processed, although no compulsory timeframe applies. If more information is required to assess the activity, it may take an additional 20 business days to process your application.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Parks and Forests Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'Apply for a new Authority'.
Marine Park Permit
Legislation
Marine Parks Act 2004
Activity description
- Operate an aircraft less than 500ft or take off or land in marine park.
- Hovercraft (Navigate a ship or managed vessel or aircraft).
- Other (Navigate a ship or managed vessel or aircraft)
Permit summary
Recreational vessels
The navigation of recreational vessels (excluding managed vessels) in state marine parks does not require a marine park permit. However, all park users must follow the zoning rules and rules applying in designated areas.
Recreational managed vessels or aircraft
Managed vessels can include airboats, hovercraft, hydrofoils and wing in ground effect craft. Managed vessels or aircraft require a marine park permit to navigate within state marine parks and are prohibited in Preservation Zones of the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park.
Recreational aircraft
Moreton Bay Marine Park – a marine park permit is required to operate an aircraft (recreational or commercial) below 500 feet or to take off or land in the marine park. This includes landing in the intertidal area or on the water.
Great Sandy Marine Park – a marine park permit is not required to fly or land a recreational aircraft. However, all park users must follow the zoning rules and rules applying in designated areas. Please note, operating a recreational aircraft in a particular area of a zone for more than 14 consecutive days or 30 days in any period of 60 days requires a marine park permit.
Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park – Refer to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, as the activity will occur in areas jointly managed by the State and the Commonwealth.
If you require further advice, email Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at parkaccess@qld.gov.au.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Parks and Forests Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'Apply for a new Authority'.
Marine Park Permit
Legislation
Activity description
- Carry out works.
- Structures, facilities or earthworks within the marine park.
Authorised activity summary
Any installation, construction, maintenance, modification or demolition proposed within a marine park may be considered as ‘works’. Examples of works include (but not limited to):
- public and private marine access structures (pontoons, jetties, moorings, and boat ramps)
- public utilities (e.g. stormwater infrastructure)
- foreshore modification (seawalls, groynes).
- beach re-profiling and nourishment (placement of sand)
- geotechnical investigations
- dredging and spoil disposal.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Parks and Forests Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'Apply for a new Authority'.
Research/educational application
Combined application form for:
- Permit to collect (Forestry specific locations)
- Educational Purposes Permit (non-protected areas)
- Research Permit (non-protected areas)
- Permit to Take, Use, Keep or Interfere (protected areas)
- Permit to enter a National Park (Scientific)
- Marine park permit (marine park research only)
Legislation
- Forestry Act 1959
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Marine Parks act 2004
Activity description
Scientific Research/Educational
Permit summary
You may need a permit to conduct scientific research or educational activities involving flora, fauna, soil and water within:
- protected areas
- state forest, forest reserves, or timber reserves
- state marine parks
- Freehold and other private land
As scientific research / educational activities often occur across multiple tenures and areas and may require different types of permits, applications for these activities are combined into a single application through Online Services.
During the application process you will be required to list the areas involved in the activity. The Parkaccess team will then determine which permits are required to authorise the proposed activities in the given locations.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Scientific, Educational, Conservation and Research Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'Apply for a new Authority'.