❓ WA Parliamentary Question seeking clarification on ministerial and departmental responsibilities for various aspects of the tourism industry, including licensing, infrastructure, and training, and whether these are coordinated under the current government.
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(b) which Minister and government department are responsible for registering tour operator vehicles or vessels; (c) which Minister and government department are responsible for licensing marine eco-tourism operators; (d) which Minister and government department is responsible for licensing travel agents; (e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(c) which Minister and government department are responsible for licensing marine eco-tourism operators; (d) which Minister and government department is responsible for licensing travel agents; (e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(d) which Minister and government department is responsible for licensing travel agents; (e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(ii) if not, why not?
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and the Department of Fisheries (DOF) manage the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority. (c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority. (c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority. (c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(c) which Minister and government department are responsible for licensing marine eco-tourism operators; (d) which Minister and government department is responsible for licensing travel agents; (e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(d) which Minister and government department is responsible for licensing travel agents; (e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(e) which Minister and government department is responsible for managing tourism trails such as the Mundi Bindi and the Bibbulmun track; (f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(f) which Minister and government department is responsible for issuing a licence to own and operate a caravan park and camping ground; (g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(g) which Minister and government department is responsible for AQTF qualifications in the tourism industry; and (h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(h) is tourism infrastructure, development, training and licensing in Western Australia co-ordinated, streamlined and centralised under the current government; (i) if so, which government department is responsible for these services; and (ii) if not, why not?
(ii) if not, why not?
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and the Department of Fisheries (DOF) manage the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority. (c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority. (c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority. (c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks. The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour. The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island. (d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority. (e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track. (f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995. (g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency. (h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
(h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
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Answered
21 November 2006
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
34 days
(a) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) manages licensing in all national parks, reserves, and marine parks.
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and the Department of Fisheries (DOF) manage the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island.
(b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority.
(c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks.
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island.
(d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority.
(e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track.
(f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995.
(g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency.
(h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such
impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and the Department of Fisheries (DOF) manage the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island.
(b) The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is the responsible Minister and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) is the licensing authority.
(c) A tour licence is not required unless a tour operator visits a State protected area, either terrestrial or marine. The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC manages licensing in all national parks, reserves and marine parks.
The Minister for Fisheries is the responsible Minister and DOF manages the licensing for the aquatic tour industry when fishing is a component of a commercial tour.
The Minister for Tourism is the responsible Minister, and RIA manages the issuing of licences, permits and leases on Rottnest Island.
(d) The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection is the responsible Minister and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) is the regulating authority.
(e) The Minister for the Environment is the responsible Minister and DEC has responsibility for all tracks and trails within national parks and reserves, including both the Munda Biddi Trail and the Bibbulmun Track.
(f) The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible Minister and Local Government Authorities licence caravan parks pursuant to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995.
(g) The Minister for Education and Training is the responsible Minister and the Department of Education and Training is the relevant agency.
(h) (i-ii) The tourism industry covers a wide range of services and facilities and as such
impacts many portfolios and all three tiers of government. Tourism Western Australia monitors and facilitates across all relevant agencies and the tourism industry to achieve the best social, economic and environmental outcomes from tourism activities. Tourism Western Australia is regularly contacted by people who wish to discuss planning and developing their business. Regulatory requirements such as licensing, as well as the importance of obtaining appropriate insurance and ensuring the safety of clients is provided.
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