“I needed to get public liability insurance for $20 million, pay a fee of around $450, apply 28 days in advance [under the previous rules] and, for me, that wasn’t worth the amount of money,” he said.<\/p>\n
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A popular Instagram identity says, while the new licence is an improvement, he is frustrated it stipulates sticking to the tracks. (ABC News: Felicity Ogilvie)<\/p>\n
Social media content creators will need to pay $100 for the new licence, which will enable them to go to Tasmanian national parks to gather content for which they receive payment.<\/p>\n
In this context, payment includes endorsements, sponsorship, and being given accommodation and travel, equipment or clothing.<\/p>\n
The licence is for solo content creators who engage in small-scale filming and photography using handheld devices. The use of drones is not permitted.<\/p>\n
It lasts for two years and removes the need for public liability insurance.<\/p>\n
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A Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service spokesperson said the new licence was part of a goal to minimise environmental impact.<\/p>\n
Rob Parsons threatened with legal action after posting Tassie tiger video<\/a><\/p>\n The social media influencer says he has been threatened with legal action by the\u00a0Parks and Wildlife Service over what he says are outdated filming laws.<\/p>\n “Tasmania is renowned for its pristine wilderness and unique natural and cultural values,” they said.<\/p>\n “We recognise the merit in responsible promotion of our parks and reserves while also ensuring our wild places remain protected for the enjoyment of future generations.”Loading…<\/p>\n Mr Atkinson said the new licence was an improvement, but he is frustrated that the licence stipulates the need to always remain on tracks.<\/p>\n “In south-west Tassie, for example, I should be able to leave the track and go and look at a headland or something like that,” he said.<\/p>\n “I understand for a place like Cradle Mountain, though, that would be appropriate.”<\/p>\n He said he did not agree with the idea that because a government runs a national park, they are owed money.<\/p>\n “That would be like CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) demanding money any time the atmosphere is in a shot, or the ports authority saying, ‘The Derwent River appeared in the background, where is my money?'” he said.<\/p>\n Cradle Mountain is a popular destination in Tasmania. (Supplied: Jai Moyle)<\/p>\n Cutting red tape<\/p>\n Tasmanian Parks Minister Nick Duigan said the change was made to make it easier and cheaper for influencers to come to Tasmania to create content.<\/p>\n “What we don’t want to see is our parks getting loved to death or people making videos about how you can go off track and do damage,” he said.Leave off the location in geotagging<\/a><\/p>\n Social media is making wilderness areas more popular, prompting calls for bushwalkers to leave off the location when posting photos.<\/p>\n Mr Duigan said the licence clearly outlines the holder’s obligations. The obligations include staying at least two metres away from wildlife and not using any single-use plastic items.<\/p>\n “There is a responsibility for people who would make content in our parks and publish it, that they’re doing the right things, that they’re staying on the tracks and not encouraging people to do things that might have a negative impact.”<\/p>\n![\"Cradle](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/df0e4d7f24561712318bf3d90b7c5177.jpeg\")
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