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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 2024-25.

Authorisation numberIssue dateExpiry dateNetworkParkAuthorisation typePrimary activitySecondary activityAuthorisation holder
PA2025-00103-119/06/202520/06/2026South-eastHuon, Tasman FracturePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Tasmania
PA2025-00083-15/06/202522/06/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useSamueldhall Creative
PA2025-00012-23/06/202527/06/2027North-westKimberley, Ashmore Reef, RoebuckLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingHeritage Expeditions (2018)
PA2025-00012-13/06/202527/06/2027NorthJoseph Bonaparte Gulf, Oceanic ShoalsLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingHeritage Expeditions (2018)
PA2025-00051-128/05/202515/12/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00057-126/05/202530/10/2030South-eastZeehan, Murray, NelsonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchBlue Whale Study Inc
PA2025-00057-226/05/202531/10/2030South-westGreat Australian Bight, Western Eyre, Western Kangaroo IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchBlue Whale Study Inc
PA2025-00024-121/05/202521/05/2027North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesThe Trustee for Bob Gray Family Trust
PA2025-00063-121/05/202528/05/2030North-westCarnarvon Canyon, Gascoyne, Montebello, Shark Bay, NingalooLicenceCommercial mediaCommercial Media, Drone useAustralian Institiute of Marine Science
PA2025-00063-221/05/202528/05/2030South-westPerth Canyon, Geographe, Abrolhos, Bremer, Jurien, South-west Corner, Two Rocks LicenceCommercial mediaCommercial Media, Drone useAustralian Institiute of Marine Science
PA2025-00036-120/05/202520/05/2027North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesNingaloo Discovery
PA2025-00079-120/05/202502/04/2030South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Antarctic Division
PA2025-00058-119/05/202521/04/2026South-westPerth CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2025-00040-114/05/202514/05/2027Temperate EastCentral Eastern, Cod Grounds, Hunter, Lord Howe, Solitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesBlue Water Expeditions
PA2025-00053-212/05/202521/06/2030North-westDampier, Kimberly, Gascoyne, Eighty Mile Beach, Montebello, Roebuck, Shark Bay, NingalooLicenceCommercial mediaCommercial MediaScott Portelli
PA2025-00044-17/05/202501/09/2027Temperate EastNorfolkPermitCommercial tourismNature watchingIndividual
PA2025-00069-11/05/202512/05/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00059-130/04/202505/05/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesResearchDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2025-00054-129/04/202530/05/2025North-westKimberleyPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00061-122/04/202501/06/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational, Recreational fishingDrone use, Recreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00047-117/04/202521/05/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00060-117/04/202502/04/2030South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Antarctic Division
PA2024-00113-114/04/202501/05/2055South-westSouth-west Corner, Great Australian Bight, Western Eyre, South-west Corner, Eastern RechercheLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresSubCo South
PA2024-00113-214/04/202501/05/2055South-eastMurray, ApolloLicenceStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresSubCo South
PA2025-00023-14/04/202505/05/2027Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringDrone use, Non-commercial researchAustralian Museum Trust
PA2025-00017-12/04/202501/05/2027North-westKimberleyLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCarnival Australia
PA2025-00055-12/04/202531/03/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00113-12/04/202509/04/2027Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceCommercial tourismAviation tours (in all marine parks excluding those in the South-east Network)Helicopter Solutions
PA2024-00148-11/04/202515/04/2027NorthJoseph Bonaparte GulfLicenceCommercial tourismAviation tours, Charter fishing, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesOcean Dream Chartrers
PA2024-00148-21/04/202515/04/2027North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace Dampier, Gascoyne, Kimberly, Mermaid Reef, Montebello, Ningaloo, Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismAviation tours, Charter fishing, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesOcean Dream Chartrers
PA2024-00148-31/04/202515/04/2027South-westGeographe, AbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismAviation tours, Charter fishing, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesOcean Dream Chartrers
PA2025-00014-127/03/202510/10/2026North-westAshmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCompagnie Du Ponant
PA2025-00043-126/03/202512/04/2027Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00038-121/03/202523/04/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00033-118/03/202517/03/2027Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingDrone useIndividual
PA2025-00006-113/03/202531/07/2025North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00030-111/03/202517/04/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00022-111/03/202504/04/2025North-westDampierLicenceCommercial mediaCommercial MediaAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
PA2025-00037-17/03/202510/03/2027South-westGeographe, Eastern Recherche, South-west CornerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2025-00025-16/03/202515/10/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00011-13/03/202529/03/2027North-westDampierPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00015-127/02/202512/03/2025North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2025-00010-125/02/202531/12/2028Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00026-125/02/202512/03/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingCarnival Australia
PA2025-00021-121/02/202530/05/2025South-eastZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00144-120/02/202525/02/2027NorthOceanic Shoals, Arafura, Joseph Bonaparte GulfLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingHumbug Fishing
PA2024-00144-220/02/202525/02/2027North-westKimberleyLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingHumbug Fishing
PA2025-00019-118/02/202530/04/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00166-112/02/202526/04/2027South-westGeographe, Bremer, South-west CornerLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingNaturaliste Charters
PA2025-00007-111/02/202512/03/2028Temperate EastLord Howe, Hunter, Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00155-311/02/202530/12/2030Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00155-411/02/202530/12/2030NorthLimmen, West Cape York, Oceanic Shoals, Wessel, Arafura, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, Arnhem, Gulf of CarpentariaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00155-511/02/202530/12/2030North-westCarnarvon Canyon, Dampier, Gascoyne, Kimberly, Eighty Mile Beach, Montebello, Roebuck, Argo-Rowley Terrace, Cartier Island, Mermaid Reef, Ashmore Reef, Ningaloo, Shark BayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00155-611/02/202530/12/2030South-eastHuon, Macquarie Island, Flinders, Freycinet, Murray, Tasman Fracture, Apollo, Beagle, Boags, East Gippsland, Franklin, Zeehan, South Tasman Rise, NelsonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00155-711/02/202530/12/2030South-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 researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00154-17/02/202501/08/2025South-westEastern RecherchePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchPrecision Hydrographic Services
PA2025-00013-130/01/202501/02/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingInchcape Shipping Services
PA2025-00008-229/01/202531/01/2027South-eastBeaglePermitResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchJASCO Applied Sciences
PA2025-00001-124/01/202531/01/2030North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Ashmore Reef, Carnarvon Canyon, Cartier Island, Dampier, Eighty Mile Beach, Gascoyne, Kimberly, Mermaid Reef, Montebello, Ningaloo, Roebuck, Shark BayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2025-00001-224/01/202531/01/2030NorthArafura, Arnhem, Gulf of Carpentaria, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, Limmen, Oceanic Shoals, Wessel, West Cape YorkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2025-00001-324/01/202531/01/2030Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Institute of Marine Science
PA2024-00152-120/01/202510/06/2025South-westEastern RecherchePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOne Tide Charter’s
PA2024-00155-120/01/202530/12/2030Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00155-220/01/202530/12/2030Temperate EastGifford, Central Eastern, Hunter, Jervis, Norfolk, Lord Howe, Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Life Survey
PA2024-00168-113/01/202504/03/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00163-113/01/202504/04/2025South-westBremerLicenceCommercial mediaCommercial MediaAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
PA2024-00156-110/01/202509/01/2030Temperate EastHunter, Lord Howe, Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00153-118/12/202402/12/2026North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid ReefLicenceCommercial tourismDrone use, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesThe Great Escape Charter Company
PA2024-00151-117/12/202405/01/2027NorthOceanic ShoalsLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingOne Tide Charter’s
PA2024-00161-113/12/202431/01/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00150-112/12/202415/12/2029South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2024-00158-111/12/202411/12/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00145-118/11/202426/12/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00143-115/11/202431/10/2025Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00143-215/11/202431/10/2025Temperate EastGifford, Central Eastern, Hunter, Jervis, 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
PA2024-00139-112/11/202430/09/2026NorthWest Cape YorkPermitResearch and MonitoringDrone useIndividual
PA2024-00130-112/11/202425/10/2028Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchWA Marine Pty Ltd
PA2024-00125-112/11/202430/09/2029Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00119-112/11/202431/12/2025North-westMontebelloLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchWA Marine Pty Ltd
PA2024-00142-111/11/202421/02/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2022-00143-207/11/202401/08/2025South-eastFlinders, Frecyinet, Beagle, East GippslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2022-00143-307/11/202401/08/2025South-eastFlinders, Freycinet, Beagle, East GippslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2019-00043-406/11/202431/12/2025Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitOtherOtherBureau of Meteorology
PA2023-00004-206/11/202431/12/2025Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2024-00131-106/11/202401/10/2029NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitOtherOtherDepartment of Industry, Science and Resources
PA2024-00135-105/11/202409/11/2026Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00111-129/10/202431/10/2029Temperate EastCentral EasternPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00116-128/10/202430/06/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2019-00042-424/10/202429/11/2029South-westWestern Kangaroo IslandPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2019-00042-524/10/202429/11/2029North-westArgo-Rowley TerracePermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2019-00042-624/10/202429/11/2029Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and worksBureau of Meteorology
PA2023-00104-222/10/202429/08/2028Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00123-122/10/202431/12/2029Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00136-121/10/202431/01/2027NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCharles Darwin University
PA2024-00132-121/10/202430/10/2029Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00129-115/10/202431/10/2024South-eastBeaglePermitCommercial mediaCommercial MediaBlue Ant MFA 4 Inc.
PA2024-00120-115/10/202415/12/2024Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2024-00121-115/10/202430/06/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00112-108/10/202428/12/2024Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00138-208/10/202401/12/2026South-westAbrolhosPermitDeploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Deploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2024-00101-123/09/202401/05/2026South-westSouthern Kangaroo IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchGuardian Geomatics Pty Ltd
PA2024-00085-120/09/202420/09/2026NorthArafuraPermitResearch and MonitoringDrone useIndividual
PA2024-00105-117/09/202403/11/2028North-westAshmore ReefPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00106-117/09/202403/11/2026North-westAshmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesKimberley Birdwatching
PA2024-00094-129/08/202411/11/2025South-westWestern EyreLicenceOtherOtherSouthern Launch
PA2024-00091-129/08/202430/09/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitStructures and works (commercial purposes)Erection of new structuresBureau of Meteorology
PA2024-00092-128/08/202409/09/2026South-westBremer, Murat, Great Australian Bight, Twilight, Western Eyre, BremerLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCoral Princess Cruises (N.Q) Pty Ltd T/A Coral Expeditions
PA2024-00092-228/08/202409/09/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCoral Princess Cruises (N.Q) Pty Ltd T/A Coral Expeditions
PA2024-00092-328/08/202409/09/2026North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Gascoyne, Mermaid Reef, Ningaloo, Ashmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesCoral Princess Cruises (N.Q) Pty Ltd T/A Coral Expeditions
PA2024-00069-123/08/202431/12/2025South-westGeographePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00100-123/08/202431/10/2027South-eastMacquarie Island, Tasman Fracture, Freycinet, Flinders, Boags, Franklin, Beagle, Zeehan, HuonLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingAurora Expeditions Pty Ltd
PA2024-00095-119/08/202415/10/2024Temperate EastCentral Eastern, Hunter, Jervis, Solitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Tasmania
PA2024-00099-114/08/202421/08/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Scuba/snorkel activitiesWatts Corporation (Qld) Pty Ltd
PA2024-00067-112/08/202401/12/2029Temperate EastGifford, NorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00067-212/08/202401/12/2029Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00081-122/07/202430/06/2025South-eastBeagle, Franklin, ZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2024-00074-118/07/202418/07/2026North-westDampier, Two Rocks, Geographe, Eastern RecherchePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchWestern Australian Museum
PA2024-00072-118/07/202418/07/2029Temperate EastSolitary IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Queensland
PA2024-00063-112/07/202421/06/2029Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2024-00079-109/07/202419/07/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingCarnival PLC T/A P&O Cruises Australia
PA2024-00070-108/07/202431/10/2024North-westDampierPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDiscovery Marine Australia Limited
PA2024-00054-108/07/202424/12/2024North-westRoebuckPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchEGS Survey Pty Ltd
PA2024-00078-104/07/202410/07/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activities Making Waves Investments Pty Ltd
PA2024-00077-103/07/202424/12/2024Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchEGS Survey Pty Ltd
PA2024-00062-103/07/202401/10/2029South-westAbrolhos, JurienPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development