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2025-26 authorisations

Australian fur seals. Photo: Eric Woehler
Australian fur seals. Photo: Eric Woehler

The following list contains authorisations that have been issued by the Director of National Parks for allowable activities in Australian Marine Parks in 2025-26.

Authorisation numberIssue dateExpiry dateNetworkParkAuthorisation typePrimary activitySecondary activityAuthorisation holder
PA2026-00032-225/03/202607/04/2028South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingAll The Gear No Idea Sportfishing
PA2026-00032-125/03/202607/04/2028North-westShark Bay, Gascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingAll The Gear No Idea Sportfishing
PA2026-00020-120/03/202601/07/2028Temperate EastSolitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingSolitary Island Fishing Charters
PA2026-00028-119/03/202615/04/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishing, Drone useIndividual
PA2026-00022-119/03/202620/05/2030South-westBremerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2026-00026-116/03/202603/09/2027NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2026-00024-116/03/202630/06/2026North-westArgo-Rowley TerracePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2026-00017-116/03/202601/04/2028North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesNingaloo Echo Tours
PA2026-00012-116/03/202617/03/2028North-westGascoyne, NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismCommercial MediaLive Ningaloo
PA2026-00009-316/03/202630/03/2027NorthOceanic ShoalsLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchEGS Survey 
PA2026-00009-216/03/202630/03/2027North-westArgo-Rowley TerraceLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchEGS Survey 
PA2026-00009-116/03/202630/03/2027Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchEGS Survey
PA2026-00013-106/03/202614/01/2031Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCurtin University
PA2025-00182-102/03/202603/03/2056South-eastApollo, BeagleLicenceStructures and works Erection of new structuresPerch Infrastructure
PA2026-00015-119/02/202604/04/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishing, Drone useIndividual
PA2025-00184-112/02/202621/02/2056South-westPerth Canyon, South-west CornerLicenceStructures and works Erection of new structuresPerch Infrastructure 
PA2026-00006-110/02/202601/08/2026Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchWestern Australian Museum
PA2025-00192-109/02/202618/02/2028Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingRob Benn Holdings 
PA2026-00014-106/02/202601/07/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2020-00086-806/02/202631/12/2027South-westPerth CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2020-00086-706/02/202631/12/2027South-eastMurrayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2020-00086-606/02/202631/12/2027Temperate EastCentral EasternPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2020-00086-506/02/202631/12/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2026-00016-105/02/202613/02/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2026-00008-104/02/202618/12/2026NorthArnhemPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00151-203/02/202629/02/2028NorthGulf of CarpentariaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2026-00003-129/01/202601/12/2028Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00200-121/01/202606/03/2026Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00160-120/01/202601/06/2027South-westSouth-west CornerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReach Subsea
PA2025-00198-115/01/202615/02/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCharles Sturt University
PA2026-00002-109/01/202620/01/2026Temperate EastNorfolkPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2025-00196-109/01/202616/01/2026Temperate EastNorfolkPermitCommercial tourismOtherBaunti Tours
PA2025-00189-109/01/202619/01/2027Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useNorfolk Island Regional Council
PA2025-00169-109/01/202612/07/2026South-westWestern Kangaroo Island, Southern Kangaroo IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchFugro Australia
PA2025-00188-106/01/202620/01/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00158-124/12/202528/03/2026South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2025-00190-123/12/202509/11/2028Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingGleeson Family Trust
PA2025-00185-122/12/202528/02/2026South-eastHuon, South Tasman RisePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00183-222/12/202516/01/2028South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Charter fishing, Scuba/snorkel activitiesPelican Charters
PA2025-00183-122/12/202516/01/2028North-westMontebelloLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesPelican Charters
PA2025-00172-122/12/202521/01/2026South-westBremerLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useNine Network Australia
PA2025-00151-122/12/202529/02/2028NorthGulf of CarpentariaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00186-116/12/202505/03/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00131-111/12/202501/02/2026Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceCommercial mediaDrone useBig Wave Productions
PA2025-00165-109/12/202509/12/2030South-eastMacquarie IslandPermitOtherOtherAustralian Antarctic Division
PA2025-00141-109/12/202531/10/2026North-westGascoyne, NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2025-00155-404/12/202504/12/2030NorthArafuraPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchBureau of Meteorology
PA2025-00155-304/12/202504/12/2030North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Carnarvon Canyon, GascoynePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchBureau of Meteorology
PA2025-00155-204/12/202504/12/2030South-westAbrolhos, South-west CornerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchBureau of Meteorology
PA2025-00155-104/12/202504/12/2030Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchBureau of Meteorology
PA2025-00181-127/11/202501/11/2030Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishing, Drone useIndividual
PA2025-00051-227/11/202515/12/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00170-124/11/202520/01/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00166-224/11/202526/02/2026South-eastBeaglePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOcean Infinity Australia
PA2025-00149-121/11/202512/06/2026Temperate EastNorfolkPermitCommercial tourismDrone useFenua & Moana
PA2025-00162-119/11/202528/03/2027South-eastMacquarie IslandLicenceOtherOtherHeritage Expeditions 
PA2025-00134-119/11/202519/11/2030Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchFlinders University
PA2025-00168-118/11/202531/12/2027Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00166-118/11/202526/02/2026South-eastBeaglePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOcean Infinity Australia
PA2025-00159-214/11/202517/11/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00135-214/11/202521/11/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00161-107/11/202525/02/2026South-eastMacquarie IslandLicenceOtherOtherAurora Travel 
PA2025-00159-107/11/202517/11/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00147-107/11/202528/12/2027South-eastMacquarie IslandLicenceOtherOtherCompagnie du Ponant
PA2025-00102-104/11/202530/06/2027North-westEighty Mile BeachPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchJames Cook University
PA2025-00145-130/10/202530/09/2027Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00146-129/10/202530/06/2026Temperate EastNorfolkLicenceResearch and MonitoringCommercial researchWorley Services
PA2025-00154-117/10/202517/10/2027North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid ReefLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesDiversity Charter Company
PA2025-00152-117/10/202507/10/2027Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Drone Use, Nature Watching, Scuba/snorkel activitesSea Lord Howe
PA2022-00067-217/10/202520/01/2028Temperate EastNorfolkPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesThe Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (DITRDC)
PA2025-00138-114/10/202515/11/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Drone Use, Nature Watching, Scuba/snorkel activitesReality Cruises
PA2025-00135-114/10/202521/11/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00143-113/10/202527/11/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesMike Ball Dive Expeditions
PA2025-00142-113/10/202503/11/2055Temperate EastCentral EasternLicenceStructures and works Erection of new structuresPerch Infrastructure
PA2025-00129-113/10/202530/12/2028Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00150-109/10/202516/11/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2025-00139-102/10/202502/11/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00133-202/10/202531/10/2027Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchMacquarie University
PA2025-00119-102/10/202503/10/2027North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid ReefLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing, Drone Use, Nature Watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesOdyssey Expeditions
PA2025-00117-125/09/202525/07/2030Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Wollongong
PA2025-00089-123/09/202523/09/2027Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas IslandPermitCommercial tourismCommercial Media, Nature Watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesExtra Divers Australia
PA2025-00127-118/09/202528/11/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismDrone use, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesSpirit of Freedom Cruises
PA2025-00128-110/09/202501/09/2027NorthLimmenPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchJames Cook University
PA2024-00159-109/09/202501/09/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceOtherOtherGilmour Space Technologies
PA2025-00125-127/08/20251/10/2030South-eastTasman Fracture, Huon, South Tasman Rise, Zeehan, Macquarie IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00126-127/08/20251/10/2030South-eastTasman Fracture, Huon, South Tasman Rise, Macquarie Island, ZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00108-121/08/20251/11/2027NorthGulf of CarpentariaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchTropWATER - Center for Tropical Water & Aquatic Ecosystem Research (James Cook University)
PA2025-00113-120/08/202517/12/2030South-westPerth CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2025-00123-114/08/202531/12/2025South-eastZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00124-114/08/202523/08/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftDrone useIndividual
PA2025-00118-113/08/20254/10/2025South-eastZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Tasmania
PA2022-00092-312/08/202512/08/2035Temperate EastNorfolkPermitStructures and works (commercial purposes)Excavations, works and maintenanceNorfolk Island Regional Council
PA2025-00109-130/07/202524/12/2025Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchEGS Survey Pty Ltd
PA2025-00116-129/07/202522/11/2027North-westAshmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismCommercial Media, Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesIndividual
PA2025-00099-125/07/202518/12/2026NorthArnhemPermitResearch and MonitoringResearchIndividual
PA2025-00086-124/07/202531/01/2027North-westDampierPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchDiscovery Marine Australia Limited
PA2025-00080-121/07/202524/07/2027Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)LicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Commercial Media, OtherScenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
PA2025-00080-221/07/202524/07/2027North-westKimberley, Argo-Rowley Terrace, Gascoyne, Ningaloo, Ashmore ReefLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Commercial Media, OtherScenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
PA2025-00080-321/07/202524/07/2027South-westAbrolhosLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching, Commercial Media, OtherScenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
PA2025-00104-121/07/202515/08/2030North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace, Gascoyne, Carnarvon CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00104-221/07/202515/08/2030South-eastHuon, Murray, Nelson, South Tasman Rise, Freycinet, Macquarie Island, Tasman Fracture, Flinders, East GippslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00104-321/07/202515/08/2030South-westAbrolhos, Perth Canyon, South-west Corner, Great Australian Bight, Western Eyre, Eastern Recherche, BremerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00104-421/07/202515/08/2030Temperate EastCentral Eastern, Gifford, Jervis, Lord HowePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00104-521/07/202515/08/2030Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00104-621/07/202515/08/2030Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2025-00112-121/07/20251/07/2026Coral SeaCoral Sea (Marine park)PermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchAustralian Museum Research Institute
PA2025-00105-117/07/202531/12/2027 Christmas IslandPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial research, Non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2025-00110-18/07/20251/09/2027Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismDrone use, Scuba/snorkel activities, Commercial MediaDive Lord Howe
PA2025-00078-17/07/202514/07/2030NorthOceanic Shoals, Joseph Bonaparte GulfPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOceans Blueprint
PA2025-00078-27/07/202514/07/2030North-westCarnarvon Canyon, Dampier, Gascoyne, Kimberley, Montebello, Roebuck, Shark Bay, Argo-Rowley Terrace, Mermaid Reef, Ningaloo, Eighty Mile Beach, Cartier Island, Ashmore ReefPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOceans Blueprint
PA2025-00078-37/07/202514/07/2030South-westAbrolhos, South-west Corner, Eastern Recherche, Jurien, Twilight, Geographe, Bremer, Perth Canyon, Two RocksPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchOceans Blueprint
PA2025-00072-23/07/20251/06/2026NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchRevelare Hydrospatial
PA2025-00073-11/07/202531/01/2031Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual