Amazing!
I thought that National Parks and just that, national, ours. It turns out that they are not, no even to photograph. Get a load of this:
“Victoria
Legislation and Policies
Photography and filmmaking within a Parks Victoria requires photographers and filmmakers to adhere to the provisions of the National Parks Act, 1975, Crowns Lands (Reserves) Act, 1978, Water Industry Act, 1994, and Guidelines for Filming and Photography, Parks Victoria.
Scope and Application of the Guidelines
Photography
The Guidelines require a company, group, or individual conducting photography as a trade or business to have a permit to take photographs within its controlled areas. Product includes – magazines, ads, journals, textbooks, calendars and postcards, and public displays and exhibits. Amateur photography is included if the product is used for publication, public display, or possible future sale."
(emphasis mine)
Now what fellow criminals?
Jane Keats
scratches head
BrainCandy:
yes…
Jane Keats
Half of my photos are taken on property that I don’t actually, technically, legally have a right to be on anyway so I suppose it doesn’t make much difference to me ;o)
Jane Keats
Bit of an eye opener though, thanks for the info!