Undertake close approaches to cetaceans for the purpose of observation, filming and photography in Commonwealth waters

How can I get involved

In accordance with the provisions of section 237(3b) of the EPBC Act, you are invited to comment on this proposal before COB 3 February 2020.

Read the application

General Permit Application Form (PDF - 92.36 KB)
General Permit Application Form (DOCX - 183.97 KB)

Supplementary Form A (PDF - 363.34 KB)
Supplementary Form A (DOCX - 99.62 KB)

Supplementary Form A – Q3 Attachment - Location map (PDF - 619.49 KB)

Supplementary Form A – Q4 Attachment – Vessels (PDF - 112.67 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Q4 Attachment – Vessels (DOCX - 78.68 KB)

Supplementary Form A – Q4 Attachment – Equipment list (PDF - 56.32 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Q4 Attachment – Equipment list (XLSX - 14.77 KB)

Supplementary Form A – Q4 Attachment – Equipment images and details (PDF - 2.91 MB)
Supplementary Form A – Q4 Attachment – Equipment images and details (DOCX - 1.33 MB)

Supplementary Form A – Q5 Attachment – Project Summary (PDF - 238.73 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Q5 Attachment – Project Summary (DOCX - 216.51 KB)

Supplementary Form A – Q5 Attachment – Crew List (PDF - 39.69 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Q5 Attachment – Crew List (DOCX - 14.79 KB)

Send your comments

Comments can be sent by email to EPBC.permits@environment.gov.au or in writing to:
The Director
Migratory Species Section
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601

Confidentiality

Any relevant information provided will be considered by the Department prior to briefing the Minister. If you wish your comments to remain confidential, you should clearly mark the relevant part(s) of your comments as ‘confidential’.

Privacy

Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Minister.