News for Qld professional photographers

[Waterrat]

In previous years, professional photographers were required to have a Permit for "Commercial Activities" (photography and filming) in all Qld National Parks, Reserves, etc..
In the new Policy, this restriction has been lifted and provided there is no more than 2 people involved in such activity, no permit is required.

Like with reptile keeping policies and regulations, Qld is the leader in sensible and workable PR. Congratulations DERM.

 

[Wild~Touch]

Is this info up on DERMs website yet ?

Cheers
Sandee

 

[junglepython2]

Does that give them the legal right to disturb wildlife for the shoot Waterrat?

 

[Waterrat]

Sandee, I don't know if it's of their web. I rang our NQ headquarters wanting to verify that the Permit I have (now invalid) also covered traversing areas with limited vehicular access. I have been advised about this new policy that abolished the need for ..... as mentioned above.

Junglepython2, no, wildlife is not to be disturbed, not even under the old Permit.

 

[Wild~Touch]

Thanks Michael

 

[Fuscus]

According to the website - permits are still required
Commercial activities (Department of Environment and Resource Management) (last update June 2011)
Commercial filming / photography (Department of Environment and Resource Management) (last update August 2008 )

Hopefully the Ratstar is right, and they haven't updated the site yet

 

[hrafna]

would be nice for nsw to do the same!

 

[Waterrat]

According to the website - permits are still required
Commercial activities (Department of Environment and Resource Management) (last update June 2011)
Commercial filming / photography (Department of Environment and Resource Management) (last update August 2008 )

Hopefully the Ratstar is right, and they haven't updated the site yet

I am sure that's the case. June 2011 and August 2008 are long gone. lol

 

[rexs1]

That's good news Michael. A sensible decision.
cheers.
rex