❓ A parliamentary question on notice regarding adventure tourism in WA, specifically focusing on the Adventure Tourism Taskforce, safety regulations, and operations in Karijini National Park. The Minister provides updates on the Taskforce's progress and clarifies existing regulations.
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(1) Has the Adventure Tourism Taskforce reported to the Minister?
(2) If not, when will the Taskforce report?
(3) If the Taskforce has, when will the Minister table the report in Parliament?
(4) Who are the members of the Adventure Tourism Taskforce and what is their background in adventure tourism?
(5) Has the Adventure Tourism Taskforce been in contact with any of the major adventure tourism companies that operate in Karijini National Park?
(a) If so, which companies?
(b) If not, why not?
(6) Are adventure tourism operators required by law to have a satellite phone or similar communication device when operating in remote areas?
(a) If not, why not?
(7) What legal and occupational, health and safety requirements must adventure tour guides have before being allowed to lead organised tours in remote areas of Western Australia?
(8) Are adventure tourism operators required by law to have a remote first aid certificate when operating in remote areas?
(a) If not, why not?
(9) What legal requirements does a new adventure tourism operator require to be allowed to operate in Karijini National Park?
(10) Will the Minister support the Liberal Party plan to have specialist adventure tourism instructors based permanently or seasonally in Karijini National Park?
(11) How many tourists died or were seriously injured in Western Australia whilst on an organised tour in the last 5 years?
(2) If not, when will the Taskforce report?
(3) If the Taskforce has, when will the Minister table the report in Parliament?
(4) Who are the members of the Adventure Tourism Taskforce and what is their background in adventure tourism?
(5) Has the Adventure Tourism Taskforce been in contact with any of the major adventure tourism companies that operate in Karijini National Park?
(a) If so, which companies?
(b) If not, why not?
(6) Are adventure tourism operators required by law to have a satellite phone or similar communication device when operating in remote areas?
(a) If not, why not?
(7) What legal and occupational, health and safety requirements must adventure tour guides have before being allowed to lead organised tours in remote areas of Western Australia?
(8) Are adventure tourism operators required by law to have a remote first aid certificate when operating in remote areas?
(a) If not, why not?
(9) What legal requirements does a new adventure tourism operator require to be allowed to operate in Karijini National Park?
(10) Will the Minister support the Liberal Party plan to have specialist adventure tourism instructors based permanently or seasonally in Karijini National Park?
(11) How many tourists died or were seriously injured in Western Australia whilst on an organised tour in the last 5 years?
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4 May 2006
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Minister for Tourism
Response time
28 days
(b) If not, why not?
(2) The final Report is due to be submitted early May. (3) Not applicable. (4) Mr Ellis Griffiths, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (policy development experience and personal and professional experience in leading adventure activities); Mr Graham Brimage, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in strategic planning at industry and organisational level, particularly in a range of outdoor activities) and Mr Greg McLennan, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in training, accreditation and registration systems operating within the sport and recreation industry); Mr Dan Collins, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (experience in the management of Crown land on which a number of tour operations are conducted); Mr David Etherton, Tourism Western Australia (tourism industry experience, including with adventure tourism operators); Mr Jim Sharp, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience in the issues associated with managing visitors to CALM lands) and Mr John Ireland, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience with the management of risk associated with public recreation areas). (5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Mr Ellis Griffiths, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (policy development experience and personal and professional experience in leading adventure activities); Mr Graham Brimage, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in strategic planning at industry and organisational level, particularly in a range of outdoor activities) and Mr Greg McLennan, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in training, accreditation and registration systems operating within the sport and recreation industry); Mr Dan Collins, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (experience in the management of Crown land on which a number of tour operations are conducted); Mr David Etherton, Tourism Western Australia (tourism industry experience, including with adventure tourism operators); Mr Jim Sharp, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience in the issues associated with managing visitors to CALM lands) and Mr John Ireland, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience with the management of risk associated with public recreation areas). (5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(4) Mr Ellis Griffiths, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (policy development experience and personal and professional experience in leading adventure activities); Mr Graham Brimage, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in strategic planning at industry and organisational level, particularly in a range of outdoor activities) and Mr Greg McLennan, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in training, accreditation and registration systems operating within the sport and recreation industry); Mr Dan Collins, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (experience in the management of Crown land on which a number of tour operations are conducted); Mr David Etherton, Tourism Western Australia (tourism industry experience, including with adventure tourism operators); Mr Jim Sharp, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience in the issues associated with managing visitors to CALM lands) and Mr John Ireland, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience with the management of risk associated with public recreation areas). (5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(2) The final Report is due to be submitted early May. (3) Not applicable. (4) Mr Ellis Griffiths, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (policy development experience and personal and professional experience in leading adventure activities); Mr Graham Brimage, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in strategic planning at industry and organisational level, particularly in a range of outdoor activities) and Mr Greg McLennan, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in training, accreditation and registration systems operating within the sport and recreation industry); Mr Dan Collins, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (experience in the management of Crown land on which a number of tour operations are conducted); Mr David Etherton, Tourism Western Australia (tourism industry experience, including with adventure tourism operators); Mr Jim Sharp, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience in the issues associated with managing visitors to CALM lands) and Mr John Ireland, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience with the management of risk associated with public recreation areas). (5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Mr Ellis Griffiths, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (policy development experience and personal and professional experience in leading adventure activities); Mr Graham Brimage, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in strategic planning at industry and organisational level, particularly in a range of outdoor activities) and Mr Greg McLennan, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in training, accreditation and registration systems operating within the sport and recreation industry); Mr Dan Collins, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (experience in the management of Crown land on which a number of tour operations are conducted); Mr David Etherton, Tourism Western Australia (tourism industry experience, including with adventure tourism operators); Mr Jim Sharp, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience in the issues associated with managing visitors to CALM lands) and Mr John Ireland, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience with the management of risk associated with public recreation areas). (5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(4) Mr Ellis Griffiths, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (policy development experience and personal and professional experience in leading adventure activities); Mr Graham Brimage, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in strategic planning at industry and organisational level, particularly in a range of outdoor activities) and Mr Greg McLennan, Department of Sport and Recreation (experience in training, accreditation and registration systems operating within the sport and recreation industry); Mr Dan Collins, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (experience in the management of Crown land on which a number of tour operations are conducted); Mr David Etherton, Tourism Western Australia (tourism industry experience, including with adventure tourism operators); Mr Jim Sharp, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience in the issues associated with managing visitors to CALM lands) and Mr John Ireland, Department of Conservation and Land Management (experience with the management of risk associated with public recreation areas). (5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(5) Yes. (a) The Taskforce contacted various adventure tour operators and key industry bodies. (b) Not applicable. (6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(6) In remote areas all 4WD Safari vehicles require an high frequency radio or satellite phone for communication. (a) Not applicable. (7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(7) Gathering the information related to legal, occupational, health and safety requirements for adventure tour guides operating in remote areas would require significant research. In order to gather and sort this data a considerable amount of staff time from Tourism Western Australia would be required. If the Member can provide a specific reason for this inquiry, I will endeavour to provide an appropriate response. (8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(8) Adventure tour operators operating under a Department of Conservation and Land Management license must ensure that all the operator's leaders hold a current first aid qualification. (a) Not applicable. (9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(9) All tourism operators operating in Karijini National Park must meet general conditions as identified in the Tour Operator Handbook (terrestrial) and specific conditions depending on the activities they undertake (i.e. abseiling). In addition to these conditions, and specific only to Karijini National Park, operators must also conform to a strict registration system, camping restrictions, day-to-day safety warnings by Department of Conservation and Land Management, and use of solid fuel fires. Non-conformity with these regulations will subject the tour operator to prosecution by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The legal requirements are covered under the general Department of Conservation and Land Management licence conditions unless operating within specified areas where there is a requirement for a necessary qualification and an emergency response plan. (10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(10) It is inappropriate for me to make a commitment prior to fully considering the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Ministerial Taskforce Report. (11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
(11) For the period of July 2000 to June 2005, Tourism Western Australia has identified one death involving an adventure tour operator (licensed commercial sky dive operator). Information on open Coroner's court cases are not included.
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