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budgets. Camping facilities are also available within the park (see Section 10.7: Recreational activities). Three Aboriginal organisations currently own or have interests in commercial accommodation in or adjacent to Kakadu.

Consistent with the environmentally sustainable development of the park and region, there are opportunities to develop and improve commercial accommodation within the park. All new commercial accommodation proposals should aim for good environmental design including efficient resource use, meet workplace health and safety requirements and relevant building codes and take account of access for all members of the public, including those with disabilities.

The Director may grant leases, subleases and licences to use and occupy land in the park for the purpose of commercial accommodation only in accordance with this plan (s.358 EPBC Act).

Policies

     10.8.10      Commercial accommodation facilities may be established and operated in the park on areas occupied under a lease, sublease or occupation licence granted by the Director with the approval of the Board and consistent with Section 9.5 (Assessment of proposals).

     10.9            Filming and photography
     (and other commercial image capture)

Background

Each year many people from Australia and overseas seek to carry out commercial filming, photography and audio recording in Kakadu. Imagery and sound materials are used for the production of documentaries about the cultural and natural significance of the park, tourism and travel promotion materials, reference books and other publications. In addition, commercial media use images and sound in news reports about the park.

Under ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act commercial filming, photography and audio recording can only be carried on in accordance with this plan. The increasing use of social media presents a more challenging environment to regulate compared with traditional media of commercial filming and photography.

Policies

     10.9.1          Commercial filming, photography and other image capture, including artwork, and audio recording may be carried on in the park and images of the park may be used for commercial gain:

        (a)      in accordance with

           (i)        any information or guidance material approved by the Board under Section 6.3.4

           (ii)       a permit issued by the Director or other authorisation arrangements approved by the Board

           (iii)     payment of applicable fees

        (b)       where the activity is consistent with the protection and/or promotion of the park's values and/or promotes the park in a positive manner as a World Heritage listed visitor destination.

     10.9.2          Members of the media and media organisations will not require a permit for the commercial capture of images or sound recording in connection with reporting news/events of the day but will require approval from the Director. In issuing approvals the Director will consider the number of crews that can be accommodated in the park at any one time, taking into account cultural and environmental sensitivities.