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2023-24 authorisations

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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
PA2024-00080-126/06/202416/07/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesExmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo
PA2024-00071-125/06/202409/08/2024North-westEighty Mile BeachPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchJames Cook University
PA2024-00064-117/06/202401/10/2024NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchMMA Offshore Limited
PA2023-00173-313/06/202407/02/2026Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00065-112/06/202403/02/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2022-00092-211/06/202412/08/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresNorfolk Island Regional Council
PA2024-00047-107/06/202424/05/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitieNyinggulu Pty Ltd T/A Three Islands Whale Shark Dive
PA2024-00049-106/06/202413/10/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00073-106/06/202403/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00041-129/05/202429/05/2029Temperate EastCentral Eastern, Jervis, Cod Grounds, Hunter, Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00041-229/05/202429/05/2029South-eastTasman Fracture, Huon, Freycinet, MurrayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOrganisation
PA2024-00041-329/05/202429/05/2029South-westPerth Canyon, South-west Corner, Two Rocks, Abrolhos, Eastern Recherche, Bremer, Western Eyre, Great Australian Bight, Jurien, TwilightPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00041-429/05/202429/05/2029North-westKimberley, Gascoyne, Shark Bay, Argo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid Reef, Kimberly , NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00041-529/05/202429/05/2029NorthWest Cape York, Oceanic Shoals, Gulf of CarpentariaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00023-129/05/202415/04/2029South-westPerth Canyon, Geographe, South-west Corner, Abrolhos, Two Rocks, Eastern Recherche, Bremer, JurienPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00023-229/05/202415/04/2029North-westCarnarvon Canyon, Dampier, Gascoyne, Shark Bay, Montebello, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00044-122/05/202424/05/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activities, SwimmingCoral Bay Reef Explorations T/A Ningaloo Marine Interactions
PA2024-00036-120/05/202405/06/2026North-westKimberley, Argo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid Reef, Kimberly, Ashmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingSilversea Cruises Australia Pty Ltd
PA2024-00058-117/05/202422/12/2024South-westTwo Rocks, Geographe, Eastern Recherche, Abrolhos, South-west CornerLicenceCommercial mediaCommercial MediaShipwreck Hunters One Pty Ltd
PA2024-00058-217/05/202422/12/2024North-westShark Bay, Gascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial mediaCommercial MediaShipwreck Hunters One Pty Ltd
PA2024-00014-115/05/202417/05/2026South-westPerth Canyon, Geographe, South-west Corner, BremerLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingWhale Watch Western Australia
PA2024-00032-114/05/202401/11/2055Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresHawaiki Submarine Cable Australia Pty Ltd
PA2024-00032-214/05/202401/11/2055Temperate EastCentral EasternLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresHawaiki Submarine Cable Australia Pty Ltd
PA2024-00059-113/05/202412/05/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00045-113/05/202420/05/2029NorthOceanic ShoalsLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00045-213/05/202420/05/2029North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, South-west CornerLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00045-313/05/202420/05/2029South-westSouth-west CornerLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00045-413/05/202420/05/2029Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00024-113/05/202431/07/2029Temperate EastCentral EasternLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00024-213/05/202431/07/2029South-eastApollo, BeagleLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00053-113/05/202408/07/2024North-westNingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2024-00021-113/05/202408/05/2028South-westPerth Canyon, Geographe, South-west Corner, Abrolhos, Two Rocks, Great Australian Bight, Western Eyre, Eastern Recherche, Bremer, Murat, Western Kangaroo Island, Jurien, Twilight, South Kangaroo IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00021-213/05/202408/05/2028North-westCarnarvon Canyon, Gascoyne, Montebello, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00021-313/05/202408/05/2028Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00031-113/05/202401/09/2029Temperate EastCentral EasternLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchHawaiki Submarine Cable Australia Pty Ltd
PA2024-00031-213/05/202401/09/2029Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubCom LLC
PA2024-00060-108/05/202409/09/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00056-107/05/202403/12/2024Temperate EastGifford, Central Eastern, Hunter, Lord Howe, Solitary Islands, Cod GroundsPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00056-207/05/202403/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00056-307/05/202403/12/2024NorthLimmen, West Cape York, Oceanic Shoals, Wessel, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, Arafura, Gulf of Carpentaria, ArnhemPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00056-407/05/202403/12/2024North-westKimberleyPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00055-106/05/202417/09/2024Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00038-130/04/202431/10/2025South-westPerth Canyon, AbrolhosPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2024-00038-230/04/202431/10/2025North-westCarnarvon Canyon, Gascoyne, Shark Bay, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2024-00048-129/04/202420/05/2024South-westGreat Australian BightPermitCommercial mediaDrone useAerial Oz Pty Ltd
PA2024-00057-118/04/202401/05/2026North-westAshmore ReefPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2024-00020-115/04/202424/11/2024NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesResearchGuardian Geomatics Pty Ltd
PA2024-00028-115/04/202430/06/2026South-eastBeagleLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingWildlife Coast Cruises
PA2024-00030-115/04/202430/06/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismCommercial Media, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCoral Bay Ecotours
PA2024-00029-111/04/202422/08/2024NorthOceanic ShoalsLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresSkiron OpCo
PA2024-00035-109/04/202420/04/2026Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismCommercial Media, Charter fishing, Nature watchingTura Charters
PA2024-00039-109/04/202410/03/2027North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid Reef, Ashmore ReefPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2024-00037-102/04/202402/04/2029NorthWessel, Arnhem, Arafura, Oceanic ShoalsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2023-00055-128/03/202407/09/2024North-westKimberley, Ashmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingScenic Tours Pty Ltd
PA2023-00055-228/03/202407/10/2024Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingScenic Tours Pty Ltd
PA2023-00055-328/03/202419/10/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingScenic Tours Pty Ltd
PA2024-00033-128/03/202402/04/2026Temperate EastSolitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingSolitary Island Fishing Charters
PA2024-00034-127/03/202408/04/2024Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00009-126/03/202426/03/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00009-226/03/202426/03/2026North-westShark Bay, AbrolhosPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00040-122/03/202410/04/2026North-westNingalooLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesSkyhaven Pty Ltd
PA2024-00026-121/03/202411/03/2028South-westGeographe, South-west Corner, Eastern Recherche BremerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00022-119/03/202401/04/2026North-westNingalooLicenceCommercial tourismDrone use, Nature watching, scuba/snorkel activitiesNingaloo Echo Tours Pty Ltd
PA2024-00027-112/03/202418/03/2026North-westNingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesLive Ningaloo
PA2024-00013-108/03/202413/03/2026Temperate EastSolitary IslandsPermitCommercial tourismCharter fishingIndividual
PA2024-00012-107/03/202407/03/2026South-westPerth CanyonPermitDeploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Deploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Perth Game Fishing Club Inc
PA2023-00177-128/02/202401/03/2025South-westAbrolhosPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00003-127/02/202412/06/2026North-westAshmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCarnival Australia
PA2024-00005-126/02/202401/09/2025South-westJurien, AbrolhosPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Devlopment
PA2023-00163-114/02/202419/02/2026NorthOceanic Shoals, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, Arnhem, ArafuraLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingArafura Blue Water Charters
PA2023-00174-106/02/202410/04/2026South-westEastern RecherchePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00172-206/02/202412/02/2025South-eastFlinders, Murray Freycinet, Apollo, Beagle, NelsonLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubco South Pty Ltd
PA2023-00176-123/01/202403/02/2026Temperate EastLord Howe, NorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00171-122/01/202416/01/2025North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesResearchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2023-00172-118/01/202417/01/2025South-westSouth-west Corner, Great Australian Bight, Western Eyre, Eastern RechercheLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchSubco South Pty Ltd
PA2023-00173-116/01/202407/02/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00173-216/01/202407/02/2026Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2020-00092-515/01/202403/02/2026Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00167-112/01/202401/01/2026Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00169-111/01/202431/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00088-111/12/202317/08/2026Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00139-111/12/202313/12/2028South-westPerth CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCurtin University
PA2023-00165-106/12/202331/12/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2023-00109-201/12/202307/08/2028South-eastFlinders, Zeehan, Apollo, Beagle, Boags, East Gippsland, Franklin, NelsonPermitCommercial researchCommercial researchFathom Pacific PTY LTD
PA2022-00130-230/11/202331/12/2025Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Lord HowePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00138-130/11/202301/12/2026South-westAbrolhosPermitDeploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Deploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2023-00117-124/11/202322/11/2023Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Ecologic
PA2023-00166-123/11/202329/02/2024South-eastApollo; Beagle; Boags; Flinders; Franklin; Freycinet; ZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Tasmania
PA2023-00142-123/11/202327/11/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourism; Commercial mediaScuba/snorkel activities; Nature watching; Drone Use; Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
PA2023-00147-123/11/202329/11/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching; Scuba/snorkel activitiesSpirit of Freedom Cruises
PA2023-00158-121/11/202330/01/2024Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00143-115/11/202331/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearchNon-commercial researchAustralian Museum Research Institute
PA2022-00162-415/11/202328/02/2028North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Ashmore Reef, Gascoyne; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Shark BayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2022-00162-515/11/202328/02/2028South-westAbrolhos; Bremer; Eastern Recherche; Geographe; Perth Canyon; South-west CornerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2022-00162-615/11/202328/02/2028Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2023-00141-114/11/202327/11/2025North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Gascoyne; Montebello; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesAll The Gear No Idea Sportfishing
PA2023-00112-108/11/202301/08/2025NorthLimmenPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchJames Cook University
PA2023-00156-103/11/202303/11/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00157-103/11/202308/11/2023Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00114-101/11/202328/02/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00118-101/11/202320/04/2029South-eastMurrayPermitCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activities; Drone useSARDI Aquatic Science
PA2023-00105-125/10/202315/11/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourism; Commercial mediaCharter fishing; Scuba/snrokel activities; Use of a drone; Island/islet/cay accessReality Cruises
PA2023-00133-118/10/202325/10/2025Temperate EastSolitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing; Nature watchingYamba Fishing and Charters
PA2023-00131-109/10/202308/01/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00099-106/10/202301/11/2025North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Carnarvon Canyon; Dampier; Eighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberly; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Roebuck; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing; Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesLulamanzi Investments Pty Ltd
PA2023-00135-105/10/202317/09/2024North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Mermaid ReefPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00101-128/09/202331/12/2023NorthWest Cape YorkPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and works; Non-commercial researchFugro Australia Marine Pty Ltd
PA2022-00094-111/09/202311/09/2033Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceOtherOtherGilmour Space Technologies
PA2023-00125-114/09/202318/09/2025North-westDampier; Gascoyne; NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2023-00102-111/09/202323/12/2023North-westKimberleyPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesOtherMMA Offshore Limited
PA2023-00109-18/09/202307/08/2028South-eastFlinders; Freycinet; Apollo; Boags; Franklin; Beagle; East Gippsland; Zeehan; NelsonLicenceCommercial researchCommercial researchFathom Pacific PTY LTD
PA2023-00108-108/09/202320/11/2023Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Lord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
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
PA2023-00104-131/08/202331/08/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00094-121/08/202314/08/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingSea to Summit Expeditions
PA2023-00068-117/08/202316/12/2023NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftResearchOcean Infinity (Australia) Pty Ltd
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
PA2023-00096-108/08/202330/09/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activities, Charter fishing, Nature watching, Drone useTasbar Pty Ltd trading as KEKOA Sports Fishing & Personalised Charters
PA2023-00095-108/08/202330/09/2025Temperate EastCod GroundsLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingSCUBA Haven
PA2023-00097-125/07/202308/08/2023Temperate EastNorfolkPermitStructures and works (commercial purposes)Structures and worksIndividual
PA2023-00086-124/07/202328/06/2024Temperate EastCod GroundsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00077-120/07/202303/08/2025North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesLatitude Charters Pty Ltd