Parks and Wildlife Service Dig Their Own Grave
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- In case you missed it, Earlier this week parks and wildlife service were dumb enough to publicly highlight to all, its blatant double standards. An act so stupid it resulted in a public lashing, of a size not seen since the dawn of our convict beginnings.
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Rob/Levi, I started following you when you went in search of Stannards grave, the time, money and effort you put in was incredible. Stannards last resting place would never have been found and with out your efforts would have been lost forever. Parks and Wildlife should be supporting you and your adventures, not persecuting you for using PUBLIC LAND.
The Tasmanian government should have you and Levi on retainer, your videos are the main reason I wanna come and visit Tassy!
We live in a country that loves red-tape, loves bureaucracy, loves the rule of law. As someone who's only lived here for 20 years I'm constantly amazed at the crap that everyday Australians not only put up with, but implicitly approve of. The shit you're going through is a perfect example - an absolutely meaningless set of regulations, that benefit absolutely no-one and which are enforced simply for the sake of enforcement by government officials who could be better employed doing something meaningful. Watching with interest from NSW.
it's disgusting isn't it mate. Look at the covid authoritarian response and the way the vast majority of people not only accepted but cheered it on.
The bureaucracy and over regulation sucks sometimes it really does
They should be paying royalties to both of you.
Thank you, Rob & Levi, for standing your ground, and not kowtowing to these Bureaucratic Bullies & Thugs. They should be named and shamed on a public register, then voted out of office. Cheers from Michael.Australia.
Well said mate it’s so wrong in so many ways we’ve paid our dues, it’s time for them to rethink there behaviour.
As a landscape and portrait photographer, I’m with you all the way, Rob. At this point, Parks and Wildlife are looking to bury their head in the sand and hope this all goes away. They forget what power Tasmanian communities have when it comes to persuading public opinion and forcing change. I, amongst many, will write to our representatives and seek this change, but my strong advice would be to continue to try and get media exposure on this - if the noise gets loud enough, it’ll end up in the house of reps and head for bill amendments. Perhaps brace yourself for more of the ‘mud’ slinging before this sort of change occurs.
Good to hear that other media outlets are shining the light on this , hopefully it continues to grow momentum and changes are made.
A couple of months ago I wrote to the premier of Tasmania who passed it onto the minister for parks n wildlife supporting your case. I received a standard reply some weeks later. We support you Rob and Levi and thank you for persevering which is ultimately representing us the people. 👏
I really don't get it.
Your work has put Tassie on the map for so many people and I'm sure it will lead many to plan a trip to Tassie to discover the wilderness and history you have respectfully showcased.
The Tassie government should be embracing what you do and supporting your worthwhile efforts.
Rob and Levi make Tasmania look magical and I was planning a trip from Milwaukee Wisconsin in the US but they way your bureaucrats act has made me rethink my visit because i don't want to be fined and overcharged, who knows i might even be arrested for something I might do by accident. So i am scared to come to Tasmania because of your bureaucrats and i am planning on going to Indonesia, I feel sorry for everyone living in Tasmania.
@@imchpr2000 Sadly, i feel this i exactly what it is all about. Having the one or the other photographer out in the parks has never been seen as a problem. Attracting hundreds of gold prospectors to the parks is a completely different story. P&W do everything in their power to curb the upcoming rush of prospectors to the parks. They see current legislation unfit to stop the stampede, thus, unsurprisingly, new regulations are pushed. Levi and Rob might win the battle for their land access and filming, but they will sure loose the war of keeping prospecting laws as they are.
@@imchpr2000 your not going to get fined for anything, they are just persecuting a couple of utubers, for no reason. Have you ever seen a warden or any other person in the wilds they visit. No one would even know you have visited.
Found it on Facebook, I see comments are now not allowed on either the photographer post or the double down post. I will construct a standard post I can copy and paste onto every post they do. It will be within guidelines, let’s see how long I last before being banned.
Spot on, I wanted to go there to film videos because of Rob and Levi. Thats not the case now and won’t be until this is fixed
Good on you Rob for not backing down. I light of these latest developments I smell a rat in the ranks tasmania Parks nd wildlife. Maybe its time for a senate inquiry into the operations and discriminations of the various National Parks services. They seem to forget that the taxpayer is ultimately their employer.
Good on you Rob. Stand up for what you and everyone with common sense believes in.
It is unbelievable that Parks have treated you and Levi this way. Keep up your great work, and keep fighting, you deserve respect and a positive outcome.
Well done Rob, justice will prevail.
This is Tasmania mate. There hasn’t been any justice here since settlement days!
Wow that’s pretty incredible taking away a person right to explore, totally understandable if it was a unique area with flora and Forna or formations. It’s clearly obvious that the pair of you are no amateurs when it comes to the bush so of coarse you wouldn’t be damaging it. Think they really just want people sat on the couch and not leaving their properties probably because of global warming or something. There’s a idea take in a whole lot of native seedlings to plant on your way in to help with carbon capture 😂. Good luck trying to get this overturned and just hope they don’t employ consultants at a cost of millions to work a plan for you lol cheers for the content you produce.
Government overreach is everywhere ! Glad you're standing up to them! Everyone, everywhere needs to do this.
You're exactly right. Someone's amount of income from the photos, whether $1 or $1,000,000, should have no bearing on the rules or how they're enforced. The only factor that should matter on the enforcement of the rules is how you're treating the land, period. They are despicable for putting you guys through all this nonsense.
Rob - you're an absolute legend. The last video you posted had me cheering out loud. I am Welsh by birth, now living in America but I am emailing the numpty at the top of the Parks tree to share my thoughts on someone on the outside, viewing the beauty of Tasmania through the eyes of content creators. They need to realise that you and Levi are helping ADVERTISE the sheer beauty of the natural bounty that Tasmania has to share with the world. Keep on doing what you're doing. We've got your back, mate! ~~ Ray
Get around this people, this is madness. Good luck Levi and Rob 👍
You've both got my support (fellow Tasmanian)
Tell everyone you know mate....
Well done mate for taking a stand against this departments discrimination against you two fantastic providers.
I am sure you know my views about these departments as I am a 60 year old. Being ex ADF we did not join for these bastards, they were the enemy. Kudos to you guys for standing up for what you do and believe in. My world does not exist anymore it is just a memory..... Many of my age of feel this way now. God I hope it can be turned around.
Well spoken Rob I don't think any Court would find you guilty of anything but they may find that Parks are way out of order and maybe someone will get a dressing down .
He did break a twig that time. Bloody disgraceful 😅 jokes
Rob, as my great grandpa, who for a time was chief justice of Tasmania used to say "The law is for everyone, justice is for them that can afford it" Someone is making or protecting big bucks out of Parks and wildlife's persecution and that my friend is corruption. The damage these bureaucrats are doing to Tasmania's reputation is mind boggling.
Unfortunately, it's Australia wide. I'm having exactly the same problems holding the NSW government to account.
Totally agree with you David 😊🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺😎
That's so sad. In Switzerland we also have national parks, but no entry fees etc. Your just not allowed to camp there, which is ok. You can camp almost anywhere else, do your social media stuff, drone vids etc. There's only one region (Wallis, Matterhorn) where you are not allowed to camp (some silly nature police harassing campers).
Yeah, I smell a rat. As the saying goes.
Australia for all Australians
As a potential Tasmania visitor and tourist, I have found this discrimination mind boggling. Levi and Yourself have brought foreigners such a myself a window into some of the most incredible terrain I have ever seen. You approach to the the care of the land is an example for all to follow. Thank you for what you are doing.
Keep fighting the good fight!
People are frustrated by the hypocrisies in their own lives, and so relate passionately with you. As am I and as do I. Your vindication and victory are our vindications and victories. Or at least an approximation of it. Feels good to see you winning the battle against those behind closed doors faceless people in places of influence, who grind personal agendas against legit Australians. Australians own Australia, but that's not how these gov departments see it. They see themselves as the owners of this land, at the exclusion of Australian citizens. All of us
Keep speaking out.
I appreciate your ongoing strong voice on this issue. There has been a precedent set by Parks and Wildlife on limiting access and use of land that is going beyond what is reasonable for the protection of lutrawita (Tasmanian) land. The business licence and photography/videography issue is just one of them but deserves all the recognition for it's issues as it's getting and MORE. Beyond this is also the wulinantikala (Cradle Mountain) commercialisation building and additional fees you have talked about on your channel previously, the limitations placed on palawa people to conduct cultural burns/land management/hunting and gathering practices, the attempts to limit off track roaming but excessive infrastructure on others just to name a few. Common sense is not common to those at Parks and Wildlife but money and power talks
Fantastic Rob, not everyone is as articulate as you. Thankyou for representing the people whom feel they aren't able to fight against these beaurocratic knobheads!
Totally agree rob - I’ve emailed Jason for what it’s worth in an effort to get them to re evaluate this. They can’t just enforce draconian laws and expect to get nothing back. It really sounds like “the good ole bois” have mustered up this crap and don’t even know what they are enforcing.
Support all the way from Scotland 🏴
Im so happy that you have received this support and the fact that people are on board with setting this straight is worth all your effort in the first place. Your adventures always have such good content and everyone loves a good story. Anyway thats good news
Lunacy!!! Get them Rob!! Imagine this guys email to do list on Monday morning - just imagining the inbox makes my eyes water with laughter 😂😅
This has been shocking. Your work finding Stannard’s grave brought me to tears; you should have been thanked profusely for your efforts and accomplishments in discovering Tasmanian history. Instead, you’ve dealt with THIS. Absolutely disgusting and shameful PWS.
The level of incompetence across all levels of government in Australia is quite astounding.
As a landowner in Tasmania, and that land backs onto a National Park I guess I should be weary of these facilitators of the National Parks that are actually owned by the people for the people, maybe they should remember where the money they get paid with comes from.
Levi and you do an amazing job of presenting Tassie to the world, it has been said earlier but the Parks & Wildlife should be supporting you or treating everyone the same.
Anyhow I will send my thoughts through the necessary channels, and good luck with your actions.
Thank you for exposing the quiet corruption in our government.
Keep going mate. The wilderness is for everyone that does right by it. The only reason they want to go after you is because the crooks aren't getting their cut. Parks Tasmania are a disgrace.
If parks could use their brains then maybe we can all live happily, and my dads on you video!!
Thanks for your amazing videos, its a shame that you have to fight this battle. Parks should be paying you.
Good job bro, I'm in america, don't let them make an example out of you, you are holding the light for everyone else who's in the same situation, be strong brother
Keep pushing mate. I hope your documentation of this whole affair will bring about massive reforms not just in Tas but all Australia. The Qld gov and pws should b shaking in their boots too with their overarching and destructive practices. At Mossman Gorge in FNQ the pws cleared a massive area and built a massive information centre and car park amd now you have to pay an exorbitant fee to get on a crappy shuttle bus and be driven up to a place where you used to be able to drive. I mean even if they closed the road and made it walking acess only it would've been a better outcome
100%, I have boycotted Mossman Gorge simply because I resent having to pay a fee to visit a place of beauty that should be available to all Australians to visit for free - as it was some years ago.
This exactly what’s happened at Cradle Mt in Tas. Blatant catering for tourists with scant regard for locals
As a new Tasmanian of almost three years, the unbridled Hypocricy that we see everyday down here is 100% perpetrated by GOVERNMENT Departments!!
Instead of penalising you both for the magnificent content you create, they should be PAYING YOU for the excellent promotion of our beautiful Tasmanian country!!…🤔
Great update Rob. Certainly was a week on the socials.
Happy to see that you got more coverage, keep fighting against this blatant discrimination. I'm sure it will end in victory. You and Levi are the first and only people that I have seen showing the nature of Tasmania, you are doing a good job in promoting Tasmanian nature and tourism, it's laughable that the institutions are so oblivious to it. They are literally harming their own industry.
Just sent my email...fingers crossed for you both and hopefully can keep up your great raw and unfettered promotion of Tasmanian Wilderness and how to leave a small footprint on each visit you make without further interference by Parks Tasmania.
Keep up the amazing fight you and Levi deserve a lot better than you both are receiving from Park's and Wildlife
Keep the pressure on Rob and Levi. Any chance of someone starting and online petition??
When you first started posting about this, I watched and was thinking, "Well, maybe they have a good reason for restricting access..."
But then I found out that the licensing rules were created in the Stone Age...well at least when it comes to the web, social media, and amateur content creators. Tas Parks need to drag themselves into the 21st century and move with the times. Back in the day when these rules were drafted, it would generally take a film crew of half a dozen, as well as kilos upon kilos of equipment to film anywhere remote. Base camps, generators, etc etc. A lot of potential environmental damage if it was open slather for filmmakers.
Today, the same can be done with one person, such as you, with a few small cameras, some batteries, and a pack, leading to far less intrusiveness on the environment you are documenting.
You are the voice 👍👌🇦🇺
As a former lobbyists writing to the secretary is not enough.
Contact the minister in opposition to the minister the secretary reports to.
The opposition will love asking questions at budget estimates and questions without notice. The public service will start walking on egg shells once the issue is raised in parliament making the minister responsible embarrassed.
And all is cost you is some time on the computer and a few phone calls
You guys have never been less than respectful in all you do. More power to you both.
Yourself & Levi have my 100% support on this "Bureaucracy gone Mad" syndrome that has crept into Tasmania's good folk well being. Unfortunately the Master at the wheel of the Ship has let the "Crew" run rampart. Not a good standing for the "Master". One only has to look at the changes in Ministers portfolios that have been changed and "reshuffled" since they have been in Government. Please understand I am not one way or the other associated with Political Parties. To put in Layman's terms, those in power are elected by the people, and those that are reporting to those elected are required to abide by the wishes of the people' Not Dictate, enough said. If J.R. would like to talk to me personally it would be welcome. It reminds me of the JR from Southfork Ranch, Dallas. All the best Fellas.
Email Sent Mate, Keep up the great work. Let me know and I will be happy to come down and protest with you on reserves. You are a great advocate for Tas Parks, Pioneering history and importantly you have always highlighted how a responsible person leaves the areas better than the way you found it.
Great to hear that PAW got hammered on social media, just what was needed to increase the awareness of the issue to the level that demands action
Here is hoping it works out well for you, Levi and every body else :-)
Well said and well thought out Rob. I suspect that they are jealous of the gold findings and possibly the guesstimated online revenues?
With you all the way on this mate, Govt overeach on our freedoms to respectively use public land is rediculous.
So happy to see your courage in speaking truth to rotten power. Awesome videos Rob. Thank you!
It's ridiculous, it's not a busy city street. Look at the wedding pics, there's no one there. How many animals of various sizes are hopping, walking, crawling all over it day and night.
You certainly have my support Rob and it seems certain people in Parks and Wildlife need to move on due to their mismanagement of this situation, especially in regard to how behind the times and inappropriate they are compared to other Australian States.
What a joke park's and wildlife are, keep fighting so you can keep doing what you love. Cheers Rob
Rob, you and Levi have done things very respectfully and correctly....the unjustified behaviour of Parks Tas is reprehensible. Hopefully, some justice is around the corner for you guys now that its all out in the open.
My knowledge of Tasmania amounted to a few photos that friends had shown me. But not anymore. Following your travels has given me a real interest in Tasmanian wilderness areas. So much so that when I watch your shows I follow along on google maps so I can actually see where you are and the area you are travelling. This has given me a better knowledge of the river systems, lakes and button grass plains etc. National Parks couldn’t run a billy cart race let alone fairly manage access to a wilderness area as you have shown. Keep going, the snowball is getting bigger.
We're all behind you. These corrupt officials need to lose their jobs. What can we do to help?
Rob - How can those outside of Australia (like me) help? Would a respectful email explaining how your and Levi's videos make me want to fly from the U.S. and visit Tasmania's parks make any difference?
I think emails from people outside of Australia would be a positive thing as it would highlight to the relevant authority the reach that Rob and Levi have. It would also show that many people feel strongly about the blatant hypocrisy and bullying behaviour by the TPWS towards them. 👍
I've sent one from France, copied to the tourism minister Jeremy Rockliff, explaining that I won't be visiting Tas on my next trip Down Under. It'll have to wait for next time or whenever common sense has been restored.
Rob, please understand that the community supports you as the hypocrisy of Parks and Wildlife Tas is clearly being demonstrated not by you but by their own media stream.
It's just sad how poorly our state government runs this most important portfolio.
Parks and Wildlife will certainly be scrambling after this last blunder.
Thanks for the videos mate.
Ive had enough. As someone who purchased a parks pass early 2023 - when the shuttle bus was included in the fee, I've received no replies from any emails I've sent, or attempts to contact them. I'm going to be in touch with the consumer watchdog in the new year, and I'm encouraging all yearly pass holders to do the same.
well said mate
What a messed up department the PWS is.
Good on you for pointing it out in an understandable manner
It’s really unbelievable what they think they can get away with
A report to Anti-discrimination Commission also corruption of a public service into private service/publically funded.
you have my full support
Rob and Levi. Keep up the fight . You have our full support. Having gone through the Peddar Campaign and Below Gordon scheme. It's hard work but worth every inch. Parks and Wildlife in Tasmania are an absolute joke, taking 2 years to issue permits etc. Etc,. Is it the management ? Yes I believe that's the case as I personally know many officers who are reasonable people. It needs a massive overhaul.
Parks and Wildlife have proven that they need to be reformed.
Wedding photographers are still making money off the photos they take aren’t they
Yep....!
and parsons is one of them according to his website
Thanks for the regular ‘state of play’ reports on developments or lack there of.
You do wonderful work.
Rob Parsons for Tasmanian Government! Vote 1!
Absolutely unbelievable that any agency should even consider charging a fee for filming or photographing nature, commercial or not, so long as no damage is done by big production crews etc. Outrageous!
Good on ya Rob. I'm a Tassie boy now living in Perth and miss the Tassie bush. I grew up on King Island with the few pockets of rainforest left there as my playground. I would give anything to go for a walk through the bush there again. Your content puts me back in the bush right next to you mate. It's bloody fantastic. And I can also tell you how appreciative I am that you do show respect for where you are. You are the guy that is showing off Tassies' raw beauty to the world and the adventures that are just sitting there waiting to be had. Keep fighting the good fight mate. Cheers Heathro
Stay strong. They can't hide now. The rabbit is out of the hat. Time for some accountability in the Government.
Hi Robert, your channel is pure free publicity for the beautiful nature of New Zealand, they should pay you for that! Love your videos, cheers from the netherlands
It's good when the opposition doubles down in public....
Let them play victim, they'll give your more ammunition for your case than you can process.
Keep it up Rob, take care to state the facts of the case, so they can't get an attack in edge ways.
Going off track in Tasmania, in a respectful manner growing up gave me memories that last a lifetime, and held me together in the darkest hours
Good for you guys. Keep the pressure up! Rooting for you from the state of Oregon
Rob.
You and Levi are awesome film-makers, and are so respectful of the amazing environment you so beautifully highlight .
Believe in yourselves, and know that you have so many of us behind you.
Small minded ( Jealous ?? ) beaurecrats are soooooo frustrating to deal with .
Keep up the fight for common sense
Incredibly incompetent department. Absolutely pitiful. Email sent!
Get a solicitor and sue them for all financial losses past, present and in the future.
You already have enough evidence and summons others who have been supported by npws and not discriminated against by them.
The only way is bringing it to court.
So glad you guys aren't giving up. Best of luck to your guys fight.
Pure incompetence from those in created positions justifying that position. No other words for it Rob. Keep fighting mate. We are behind you 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Hi Rob, I wonder if the document you showed that TPWS has signed as 7 Dec 2022 would then negate some of the infringements they issued you had they occurred in the last 12 months. Their backdating of the document would mean you're allowed to work by the guidelines set in the TandC's, counteracting their targeting of you
Keep sticking it to the man Rob.
Keep the noise up mate. You and Levi are legends
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They cannot CONTROL you Rob, which is what annoys them so much…someone in the dept of BS has their feathers ruffled…keep going and beat them at their own game…
We are all with you Rob. My friends and I have all emailed Jason and let them all know about their crazy persecution and to move forward with the times regarding confusing photography laws.
Rob and levi, my dudes
U must realise your winning the fight here, u have sense and reason on your side and overwhelming public support, parks cant continue to lambaste you whilst showing complete contempt for what they are trying to over regulate you on .the hypocrisy is unbelievable. I think a public rally in you guys support is in order. I know it would be huge.
Good on you Rob, keep fighting the good fight.
‘Crock of Crap’ = Load of rubbish (for the international viewers).
Very well said and absolutely love the Aussie vernacular 👍🏻
Absolutely NP & W should be pinning medals on you guys, all you are doing is promoting the parts of Tasmania the corporates don't want to know about. The Spirit of Tasmania has zero pamphlets about NW Coast & West coast of Tassy, it's all controlled by major hotel chains. I love your work, keep it up. Brent x Smithton
Keep up the good fight guys stay safe and do what you love sharing with us is a bonus so just keep being you ✊
Every now and then I get reminded of how well we have it over here in the USA with our State and National Park Services. Realizing of course, there may be the odd hiccup along the way...I’ve never heard of such blatant discrimination occurring in the way it has happened for you and Levi. This makes my heart sick...I found Levi’s channel first and was led to your channel which added a whole new dimension to my fascination with Tasmania...a country I’d not known anything about other than a cartoon character from my childhood days...the Tasmanian Devil on Looney Toons...ironic being that the Tasmanian Parks Services seems to be the ones that are “Looney Toons”! Keep up the fight and your quest for continued content...I’m sure Parks Services would just throw anything I wrote to them in the trash as I’m an American and my voice won’t be heard as I’m not a Resident of Tasmania...but their actions have no doubt cost them thousands in tourism dollars as I was wanting to travel down under thanks solely to what I saw on your channel and Levi’s as well. ‘Money talks” ...I’m sure there are hundreds like me who will no longer wish to travel to that part of the world where a governmental entity so blatantly discriminates two hugely talented citizen ambassadors who bring Tasmania and all its beauty into our homes with just a click. Sending love and determination to you and Levi.💪🏼👍🏼🙌🏼❤️
You are a free living man exercising your rights to photograph nature where ever and when ever you want!!!
Thank you Rob and Levi. We need to stand united in this. I called PWS last week and they didn't know how to answer my questions and gave me an email address on compliance. I'm a landscape nature photographer based in Deloraine Tasmania and share content to promote our beautiful Wild Island State. They should be thanking us as they do in NZ for free publicity. Instead they want more $$$$. We pay far too much already in this country. Taxed on everything sometimes triple taxed. Enough. Blaze a Trail Boyz.. We have your back 🙏 @joykachinaphotography
They're basically taxing you for something that should be entitled to anybody free, taxing Paradise😢
To say that Parks shot themselves in the foot is an understatement ( pardon the French) They got their balls in a dingo trap
Don’t let the bastards grind you down
Cheers JimP
I will always support you guys!
Love the content in your videos
You guys have minimal affect on the environment !
I hope that these public servants get taught a lesson!
100% behind you. Will email today. Tasmania is my happy place been there 4 times. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.