Tiwi Land Council - Permit System

Requirements during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Your permit now includes Covid-safe conditions, such as maintaining hygiene and separation, acting on symptoms and, if you are working, following an acceptable Covid-19 safety plan. Click here to access the NT Government Safety Plan checklist. These conditions align with the principles established by Safework Australia, WorksafeNT and the NT Government.

Applicants who have been in areas of elevated Covid-19 risk should wait 14 days before entering Aboriginal land.

Media Permit

The Tiwi Land Council is responsible for overseeing media access on behalf of traditional owners. While Tiwi land is privately owned, Tiwi people recognise the importance of media access to their islands so long as cultural sensitivities are respected and appropriate behaviour is observed. The Tiwi Land Council requires a minimum of 30 working days to process Media Permit applications. Permits must be carried at all times.

It should be noted that when on the islands you will be required to have two Tiwi Cultural Advisors, appointed by the Tiwi Land Council, present during any filming, recording, photography or obtaining information. Their rate is $300 per day or part thereof per Tiwi Cultural Advisor.

Fields marked with an * are mandatory

Media Permit Application

Media Type

If Other

Organisation/Applicant Details

Organisation / Applicant *

ABN

Phone *

Fax

Street Address *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Country *

Postal Address

Suburb

State

Postcode

Country

Contact Details

First Name *

Family Name *

Mobile

Email *

Host Details

Will you or your group be staying over on the island? *

If Yes, please provide Tiwi Host details

Name

Address

Phone

Is the host a Traditional Owner?

If No, Is the host a non-Tiwi resident?

Non-Tiwi Resident Host Permit Number

Visit Details

Start Date *

End Date *

Location of Visit *

Control + Click to select/deselect

Will you or your group be travelling beyond community boundaries? *

Please note: A permit to stay within community boundaries permits travel between communities on main roads only. A permit for travelling outside community boundaries is required for all other activities outside communities.

View Tiwi Islands community boundaries here

Project Description

Please provide a brief description of the work you will be undertaking. *

Upload Supporting Document
Select file

Drone Usage

Are you planning to use a drone/remotely piloted aircraft to obtain footage? *

If YES, please include details about:

Why do you need to use a drone?
Where will it be used?

I understand that I am responsible for operating a drone/remotely piloted aircraft in accordance with the Australian Government's Civil Aviation Safety Authority rules for business or commercial use.

Number of people on this Media Permit

Number of people on this Media Permit?

Up to 10 media representatives can visit the Tiwi Islands under one Media Permit. If there are more than 10 people in your group, please contact the Tiwi Land Council

Your Agreement with Tiwi Land Owners

I understand copies of publications, recordings, photographs, video or film depicting Tiwi people or property produced as a result of my/my group's visit must be made available free-of-charge to the Tiwi Land Council upon request.