Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00636:body:0:p62
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00636
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Character Range: 173639–176658

contribute to the ANBG's goals. Proposals for new commercial activities will be considered and assessed having regard to:
      the activity's consistency with the maintenance of ANBG values and protection of ANBG assets
      benefits to the ANBG and its visitors
      any impact on the aesthetic values of the ANBG
      risk to visitors and other safety issues
      impacts on other users
      the potential cost to the Director of National Parks of managing and monitoring the activity (see also Section 4.9, Assessment of proposals).
4.1.5       Commercial photographers engaged by wedding parties will not require a permit to capture images of wedding ceremonies.
4.1.6       Members of the media and media organisations will not require a permit for commercial image capture in connection with reporting news/events of the day.
4.1.7       The Director of National Parks may grant leases and licences relating to ANBG land.
4.1.8       Decisions about leases and licences will be made taking into account the impact assessment of the proposal under Section 4.9, Assessment of proposals.
4.1.9       The Director of National Parks may determine the rent/occupation fee for each lessee or licensee based on market rates and the length of the lease or licence.

     4.1.10       Leases and licences will:
      clearly define the area covered by the lease or licence
      include provisions for minimising adverse impacts on ANBG values
      contain environmental protection measures including, where necessary, waste management.

Actions
     4.1.11       Manage contractual arrangements for commercial operators, including leases and licences.
     4.1.12       Monitor the occupation and use of land in the ANBG and take appropriate action to ensure that it has minimal adverse impact on ANBG values.

4.2       Financial sustainability

Background
At the time of preparing this plan the Director of National Parks (including the ANBG) is a corporation under the EPBC Act. Staff of Parks Australia, a division of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, assist the Director of National Parks in performing its functions. Revenue from licensing and permit charges, 'user pays' programs, charges for professional services, hire of facilities, and entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities contribute to the ANBG's annual budget.
The Friends of the ANBG has provided important financial support and added value to the ANBG by funding projects focused on visitor services and facilities, scientific and conservation research, and public education. The ANBG collections can be further enhanced by donations. These may be offset under the Commonwealth's Cultural Gifts Program, which provides tax incentives to donors. The ANBG has Deductible Gift Recipient status for its collections.
Under s 514C of the EPBC Act, the Director of National Parks has power to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out their functions (including management of the ANBG). These powers include