Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354:body:0:p74
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 211258–214265

there may be a need to temporarily or permanently close, restrict or change access to visitor sites for safety, cultural or other management reasons. Any restrictions on visitor access, or changes involving visitor management or commercial tourism activities are communicated to the tourism industry and visitors as soon as possible. This is to ensure that the tourism industry has sufficient time to prepare for any changes that might affect their tour operations and visitor use of the park.

   Managing commercial activities in the park through a permit/licence system helps to ensure that safety standards are adhered to, the park's values are protected and activities are culturally appropriate.

   Challenges

    •      Building meaningful and sustainable opportunities for Aṉangu to be involved in and benefit from commercial tourism, including by developing Aṉangu-owned or jointly owned tourism businesses and products

    •      Balancing the importance of the park for commercial tourism and need to develop new commercial tourism opportunities, with the need to properly present and help visitors to experience the park's cultural and natural values and ensure tourism is environmentally, commercially and culturally sustainable

    •      Working together with Ayers Rock Resort, the the Kaṯiṯi Petermann IPA, government agencies, the tourism industry and Muṯitjulu community to make sure commercial tourism in the park is developed in a way that is sustainable
    •      Consulting with the tourism industry about any proposed changes to visitor access or management, and give them enough time to prepare for any changes that might affect their tour operations

Prescriptions

5.4.1        Commercial activities may be undertaken in the National Park Zone in accordance with a permit, commercial activity licence, sublease or occupation licence issued by the Director and the following prescriptions.

      Note: See also Section 6.1 Capital works and infrastructure in relation to carrying out works and the construction of buildings and other infrastructure in connection with commercial operations.

5.4.2        A commercial activity will be authorised by a permit if it is a routine or standard activity in or to areas of the park that are generally open to the public without a limit on numbers. If a commercial activity is limited by type, location or number of operators or involves exclusive use of a site then the activity will be authorised by a commercial activity licence. If a commercial activity requires long-term use of a building or area the activity will be authorised by a licence to occupy, or sublease, as appropriate to the circumstances.

      Note: The consent of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Aboriginal Land Trust under the park lease agreement will also be required for any commercial activities authorised by a sublease. See also Section 6.5 Subleases, licences and associated occupancy issues.

5.4.3        Proposals for commercial operations will be assessed in