
The Nyangumarta Permit System
If you are wishing to visit Nyangumarta country, you will first need to apply for a permit. The Nyangumarta Permit system facilitates regulated access for tourists, visitors, media, researchers, other workers and those undertaking special projects. Permits vary in cost and are rarely refused.
The Nyangumarta Permit System is essentially about asking before visiting and enabling NWAC to have oversight of who is visiting (and what activities are occurring) on country.
NWAC is authorised to issue Permits in the region to ensure compliance with all relevant laws.
The Nyangumarta Permit System applies to the ‘exclusive possession’ part of the Nyangumarta People (Part A) native title determination, shown below. Entry to this area without the right Permit can result in Nyangumarta exercising their right to exclude people from their land under the law of trespass. NWAC is authorised to issue Permits in the region to ensure compliance with all relevant laws.
All queries regarding Permits are to be directed to: land.access@nwac.org.au
Please carefully read the information in the Frequently Asked Questions document to understand what Permit you might require and ensure your Permit is processed without unnecessary delays.
What type of Permit do you require?
Nyangumarta Transit Permit
People wishing to travel the Nyangumarta Highway
General Entry Permit
Proponents that hold tenure in the determination but don’t have an executed Agreement with Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC), including all staff/contractors
Air and road transport operators
Government and Non-government contractors/subcontractors with an authorised work purpose (such as telecommunication, road, civil and capital works and maintenance personnel)
Special Purpose Permit
Anyone with a commercial or private enterprise intent
Organisations and individuals undertaking community projects
Anyone wanting to conduct general, environmental or health research
Anyone wanting to undertake tourism or ecological projects
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SPECIAL PURPOSE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Media Permit
Journalists or news organisations producing news of the day or current affairs
Individuals, groups and organisations (including professional photographers/filmmakers) wishing to access and use existing images and/or footage (including drone footage) of Nyangumarta people or country for commercial purposes
Individuals, groups and organisations (including professional photographers/filmmakers) wishing to take or record new images and/or footage (including drone footage) of Nyangumarta people or country for commercial purposes
Businesses or organisations wanting to promote their business or organisation through a visit to Nyangumarta country
Not-for-profit organisations or individuals promoting a charity event or fundraiser through a visit to Nyangumarta country