You will need this licence to take images or footage for commercial purposes in Western Australia's national parks, marine parks, state forests and other conservation reserves.
Activities that require a licence include:
- advertising (such as the creation of commercials)
- ongoing commercial filming that is conducted by a business (e.g. for example, where a filmmaker or photographer accompanies tours to create and sell personal films and photographs for people on the tour)
- production films, documentaries, educational films, government-sponsored films or tourism promotions
- workshops or courses
- any filming or photography activity which involves the use of film crews, props, sets, models, instructional materials and group activities, the utilisation of departmental staff and resources and / or access to restricted areas.
A lawful authority may be issued, instead of a licence, if the activity is determined to have a major benefit to the State of WA, tourism in WA or is likely to increase the appreciation, awareness and understanding of the natural and / or cultural environment in WA.
