Is this the End of the Modern Day Explorer?

So everyone including myself have been waiting to hear back from PWS for a solution to continue making videos in the reserves they manage. For 5 years I have been making content on crown land and sharing the history of the state that is intwined in my blood. But Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife service seek to shut me down, nuzzle me and stop me sharing my adventures.
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[@Rob.Parsons]

For those who want to support the future and freedom of my channel, I cannot thank you enough. www.patreon.com/robparsons

[@SteveMack]

USELESS BLOODY GOVERNMENT!!!!!

[@robparr3578]

Time to see Jackie lamby, don’t give up mate!

[@AmyBaldock]

Just joined! We’ve all got your back👏🏻

[@haydenwalton2766]

the world does not revolve around you rob. Parks have very good reasons for making the decisions it does. if you love the tassie wilderness so much, travel it without making 'content'. like just about everyone else.

[@SteveMack]

@@haydenwalton2766 So; those of us who DON'T or CAN'T travel to Tassie - simply miss out???

[@chelleQLD]

It’s absolutely ridiculous to penalise someone for showing how to be respectful to the environment and look after special places, whether it’s for a small monetary gain or not. I see so many people doing the wrong thing in national parks, in person and on KZbin😡. I don’t know if it would work, but I’d happily sign a petition to try to get this nonsense overturned!

[@jimmyjones2426]

If someone gets a petition going, my family and I will add 10 signatures

[@nathanvanlieshout7834]

I will definitely sign it and share it on my FB

[@ErinHext]

Am happy to sign if one gets started!

[@christinebrown6290]

We will sign as well

[@garriemchale5788]

We are in Scotland but would sign it too... Anything for our Freedom ... ❤

[@geoffreykempsonyowie3278]

It started when they put LOCKED GATES on SATE FORESTS and SHUT DOWN Adventure Trails for INSURANCE PURPOSES (TO LET LOGGING PROCEED for CORPORATE INTEREST ON PUBLIC LAND)

[@benjamindavis6535]

When you have illegal wood hookers ripping out wood for profit, you lock the gates. Easy.

[@ruffusdawes8203]

The tracks and adventures that Rob brings to the viewer are what makes Australia the destination for those who are adventurous and want to see a very special place in the world. One can't but laugh when listening and seeing the ridiculous treatment of a very talented and sincere bloke who shares his country with the world. You would think that the Tasmanian government might offer Rob a contract as an tourist and environmental councilor so to have a better understanding of what is out there and possibly enhance the tourism economy of Australia. It could be a win, win for all concerned! Your a legend Rob! Top shelf mate!

[@Rob.Parsons]

I appreciate your support mate thank you

[@peterspurway-smith8597]

He's like David Attenborough, well said

[@lindsaybrown7357]

Rob, you've got close to 64 thousand subscribers, many no doubt based in Tassie. Why not start a petition to allow people to do what you do without the heavy hand of bureaucrasy on your shoulder. It can work. My dad back in 80s started a petition to allow people to fossick and walk their dogs in a state park here in Victoria. He got his wish.

[@Nitidus]

Pro tip: talk to people in whatever political institution supervises the Parks & Wildlife Services. They're usually A LOT more approachable than most people who aren't interested in politics think. Especially topics like this that aren't connected to partisanship, really, can be dealt with surprisingly fast if you talk to the right people. If it brings positive publicity to the region, I'm sure there will be people who want to help.

[@AlexConnolly]

Mate, no other words for it beyond 'unfair' and 'insane'. Boggles the mind how creators do so much to showcase the landscape in a positive and professional way, for arguably much lower overheads than state-level tourism pushes, and all the bureaucrats can do is wave hastily-applied legislation and get the dates wrong. There should be a partnership program, not spanners in the works. Keep doing what you're doing, Rob.

[@richardmayell1175]

Control control control, the chosen few who get to tell everyone else that this world we live in can only be enjoyed by their rules! Maybe parks should concentrate their efforts on the losers that destroy these areas and not the ones who want to explore, enjoy and bring the beauty of Tasmania to the rest of the world. I fear this is a step that many countries will try to cram down the throats of the ones that want to actually get out of the house and explore instead of being puppets to the computer age. You and Levi have one million percent my support.

[@DarwinianUniversal]

I second that. The Taz gov is embarrassing itself. Its almost comical how petty and controlling they are. Its like they have a fascist ideology

[@DarwinianUniversal]

@@beergold Good point

[@wayneriches9596]

Sorry to hear about this crap, Rob. Nobody needs this rubbish in there lives, when you just want to get out and about, and do the service of showing the world what a great place Tassie is. If they had half a brain, they’d be sponsoring you and Levi. Bloody righteous do-gooders think they are the only ones who can save the world. Funny how it’s always the little operators that they put the bureaucratic hurdles on, and the big operators liaise with the powers that be. For what it’s worth, I’ll send a message to the minister, but from his performance in parliament, he appears to be singing the departments song. Please stick at what you enjoy.

[@julianwyatt1361]

No they're just saying don't promote the untouched areas to people that will want to copy him and destroy the place with their good intentions And further promote the areas for social media clout

[@DarwinianUniversal]

@@julianwyatt1361 valid point. But I don't recall them saying this

[@davidwearne2086]

Its about time you and Levi started up a crowd funding page to take this absolute garbage to court mate. SERIOUSLY

[@OneDrunkGamer]

It's the constitution, it's Mabo, it's justice, it's law, it's the vibe.

[@jamesross2373]

@@OneDrunkGamer Seriously. This has 'the Castle' vibes all over it. Ridiculously unfair laws for everyday Tasmanians. This should be challenged in court.

[@alistairwhite2906]

Even just a petition to parks or the government, would show the support the community has for these guys to continue what they have been doing.

[@beid777]

And then proceed to get laughed out. The rules are very clearly set out in legislation. He would lose on the first day.

[@jamesross2373]

@@beid777 Yes the rules are clearly set out, but they're also not fairly enforced. There are thousands of professionals filming illegally on Parks and Wildlife land that apparently aren't considered a problem even though they do the same thing as Rob. If it can't be challenged in court then there needs to be pressure put on the Government to change the laws. They're outdated, needlessly punitive, and being unequally applied.

[@leighanncronin6905]

It's absolutely ridiculous! You guys are 100% respectful to your beautiful homeland!!

[@smurfzilla5756]

It's disgusting that they are stopping you. You are the main reason for us wanting to come down to tassie and have a look around. I don't want to support the parks and wildlife if they are stopping people like you from showing the beauty of tassie. I can't bush walk anymore and really enjoy watching where you go. It feels like we are travelling with you. Our whole family loves watching you it is hard to find family friendly content. Keep it up mate love your work.

[@alexandersupertramp1293]

They’re stopping all of us.

[@petecabrina]

You guys should start up a crowd fund or something to get a lawyer and take this sht to the high court. This is just a classic case of over reach and maybe even just fragile ego's trying to justify their own bs, they really need to be held accountable. I am a huge conservationist and care deeply about the land but it has just become so neurotic and priorities so twisted, while corporations and large scale farming just trashes the joint.

[@md9763]

Exactly what I came here to write. Crowdfund a good lawyer and let the courts decide. At least it should attract a lot more attention and open up the debate to a wider audience.

[@beid777]

lol no lawyer with half a brain cell would take that job. And the ones who would are just there to get paid. It literally clearly stated in legislation that they can require licenses, they can put on those licenses any conditions they want, and that they can eject and refuse entry to people based on prior behaviours.

[@petecabrina]

@@beid777 would be about setting proper precedent as to what people can and can not do and where, whether the rules are realistic in comparison to other states, whether there have been over reach here and a witch hunt, just because a few people want to complain because someone has kicked a rock over. Or you can just bend over and take it I guess, which you seem happy to. If you did not notice certain governments and states are slowly encroaching on your ability to do just about anything in parks, it is completely neurotic, as if nature is this fragile thing, while the rest of the world burns and is being polluted. The real fragility is the humans which have become head cases and have no perspective whatsoever.

[@ScanLinkV]

Public servants in this country are out of control. Problem is our politicians are far too weak to rein them in

[@603lunkerhunter8]

Lol politicians are public servants 😂

[@ScanLinkV]

@@603lunkerhunter8 That's right champ - they are all pigs feeding off the taxpayers.

[@robertbarrett5588]

Another example of public servants not serving the public but justifying their jobs by fixing things that aren’t broken! I’m happy to sign a petition to get these restrictions removed! Don’t give up mate! Do some research on whether or not their decisions are legal! We should fight for our rights as Australians!

[@everythingisalllies2141]

The government is just following the dictates of the globalists agenda that they signed on for some years back. This type of thing is just the start of the crap that is to come. Serious stuff that will affect everyone. But done in the name of "saving the planet".

[@jasondick4368]

You are dealing with an absolute bunch of tossers Rob take it further and make an example of them seeing they have ridiculed you for absolutely nothing keep up the good work mate

[@richardbrown9344]

These govt nutjobs are actually very real threat to every single one of us...If Australians dont stand up to these criminals now it may be to late very soon...

[@torstenhartmann6053]

You have my full support, from one Tasmanian to another. Unfortunately the world is being split up into reserves for high paying guests and nothing for everybody else. The very, very sad reality.

[@FlatDerrick]

AKA Conservativism. Yet people, including the Tasmanians, are still voting for it.

[@MrHitchikerOz]

At the ripe old age of 73 I'm of the opinion that we no longer have a say in how we enjoy our wilderness. More and more of the country is being placed off limits to the general public. Tour operators caravan parks and other for profit groups have managed to gradually steal this right out from under our noses. Good luck Rob, hopefully one day you'll have a win.

[@discbrakefan]

You want to let all the entitled bogans say how they’ll use the wilderness? We have protections for a reason.

[@johnsy59]

I was an adventure activities instructor for 22 years. When I went to Northern NSW and tried starting a business, the NP did the same thing to me! It was unworkable for two reasons. 1- It was impossible to meet the NP management criteria. 2 - The NP were running their own outdoor programs without complying with any of the management criteria! How do you compete with that!

[@leighmurrell5494]

What unimaginative, grey-suited bureaucrat has created such moronic rules? These parks are meant to be there for all of us, they are NOT the property of the Public Service.

[@campcreekhill8933]

Some clown who needs to create a word salad to justify their own existence

[@bluewren65]

That would be the same kind of bureaucrats that wanted to approve a 5 star resort only accessible via helicopter at Lake Malbena. Fortunately it was stopped after a public outcry. For once, my local council of the Central Highlands did the right thing and quashed it.

[@julianwyatt1361]

People that don't want to see a natural place destroyed by tourists because it only takes one foot print to kill a cushion plant that's lived for hundreds of years

[@shevaunlorne2234]

That is bloody ridiculous. I am beyond passed off and what they are doing to you and Levi. Your videos are the only way my Husband and I can see the beauty that is the true Tasmanian wilderness. He is an amputee so we know we will never get to see the places you take us to. I am so very very sorry that these dickheads have just shit all over your ability to continue doing such amazing things and taking us along.

[@DetectaBull]

Same thing happening here in Vic. They to lock out prospectors, hunters, wood collectors, 4wd's & campers. People leave the track at all, not even to go for a pee!!

[@SamMarsh04]

The places Rob travels to in Tasmania, 99.99% of people could only ever dream of because they are so isolated and remote. If parks and wildlife understood that the majority of people travel to certain parks these days based on arms reach of comfort,safety and convenience only, which is why Rob’s adventure videos are so important for people who are unable to see these amazing parts of the world for themselves. These nature reserves around Tasmania are and will always be inaccessible just like places which include the Darien Gap, PNG etc.. as many explorers and civilisations have learnt beforehand. It is so important to keep an adventurers spirit alive, people’s lives depend on it….

[@Christophercles]

And he showcases them, encouraging people to come to them. And then how are they managed, because they are so remote? Is it okay for people to damage them as tourists because they are remote and no one sees them? Also then, us as taxpayers have to pay someone to manage that site because this youtuber wanted to make money from having fun making a video? Who is that fair to?

[@johoney7197]

@@Christophercles Are you a bloody gov employee.

[@davidstatham7760]

Rob your videos take us all on such wonderful adventures of our beautiful State. I can't believe how you & Levi have been treated, it's a disgrace 😡.

[@jameshatton4405]

Rob, I heard Levi's story yesterday. I am so sorry that you guys are being made example of in this situation.

[@firetofork]

Quick maths: In Tassie tourism directly and indirectly supports around 37,300 jobs, 12.1% of total Tasmanian jobs - the highest share in the country and providing more jobs than agriculture, fishing, forestry and paper. 1.3m visitors spent just under $4b last year in Tassie. Why anyone would want to restrict this is totally beyond me.

[@TheVeganTravelShow]

Can we petition this somehow? ✊🏼These rules are over the top, something has got to change.

[@Spaz_Industries]

from one tasmanian to another, you have my full support in what youre doing! cheers

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Crazy times let’s hope we can meet them in the middle and get some common sense soon, if not I feel sorry for Tasmania and it’s people as a whole.

[@Rob.Parsons]

Yeah unfortunately it seems to me the government is slowly rolling out more and more restrictions. Remember, we wouldn't of been targeted if not for our following. And as for meeting them in the middle, I tried that mate and they offered me no leeway.

[@anasmohamed-jh2oy]

ازيك يا صحب بحبك ❤

[@SmallWonda]

That's what I said, Levi - it's not P & W who will suffer, but the small businesses who need visitors to keep them afloat. I can't believe how narrow-minded they are not being able to grasp an opportunity and use the likes of you & Rob to promote the assets & attractions of Tassie around the globe - at not a cent to the tax payer. I don't know how it works on The Mainland, but if Tas is afraid, then in the 1st instant they only issue a limited number of permits - and see how it goes. The no-drones, for a suspicious observer like myself, wonders what they don't want us to see. Keep safe & I hope you can still keep having fun - Maybe one day you'll find that Tassie Tiger & it won't be in a P & W reserve!! And a ton of gold!!

[@terry8728]

Levi, was your letter dated incorrectly too, like Rob's? It seems very odd.

[@debbiesullivan2390]

I wish you guys so much luck !!!! I’m watching your latest video now with such amazement!!!!

[@fubar1372]

I've been watching you guy's for awhile and it's been awesome watching your adventures in Tasmania, being from the northwest Washington state and seeing Tasmania the way it should be shown by your exploration has given me and my family quite alot of joy thank you, our governments are out of control these days and it's bullshit, keep your head up because someday it will come full circle. Circle

[@Eddavids2]

They did that 100% to show you

[@DonnaRose-ox8mr]

Your Government is crazy I live in the United States and love watching you're and Levi's videos tazzy looks amazing and who wouldn't want the beauty of their country showed like you both do maybe they should take a lesson from you men love what you both do keep up the amazing job ❤️💯

[@beid777]

He can do it, he just needs to not break business laws, laws in place to prevent disaster level bushfire, law prevent the theft of items (gold in this case) from national parks. Plenty of people go exploring, and don't have illegal fires, and don't steal things that don't belong to them, and don't fly drones in places they aren't meant to due to it being wildlife habitat. Unsurprisingly, those people don't get hassled.

[@Leapy80]

A rock and a hard place. Sounds more like you might be stuck between a ranger and a large fine. Something that jumped out for me was your belief that incompetence caused the licence not to be dated properly. I think it was deliberate. If not dated properly, It's null and void. If I were you I would look into that. Sneaky buggers they be.

[@SmallWonda]

Yup - they are taking the P... However, keep note, because there is a thing called Karma... After all that 'hard work' if you don't respond...

[@user-mx7ef2og5v]

I've been engrossed in your content for over 12months... I've been a regular visitor to Tassie fly fishing the Wilderness Plateau for more than 12 years and appreciate the beauty of your state. Your adventures are the most amazing stories I've ever viewed and tell of the incredible feats of pioneers of our country... have Parks ever undertook such adventures to inform the population of the history of Tasmania? Most of us can only see and learn about history through adventurers like yourself. Don't let them destroy your enthusiasm and passion...... Hang your heads in shame Parks!!!

[@tassieadventureman]

I’ve donated every single cent that I’ve made off the Tube. After a few months of thinking, cancelling the monetisation is the route I think I’ll have to go. I’d prefer to continue paying it forward but it’s all a bit stressful for my noggin. Once the ‘commercial’ side comes into play, than so does the heavy handed law.

[@ScottAN88]

The date may not be incorrect. The person signing likely requires delegated authority to sign and issue the permit. That date shown may be the date that delegated authority was given, not the date the permit was signed. Not that any of this changes anything, still rediculous restrictions.

[@Rob.Parsons]

Levi’s permit was delegate dated 9th November 2023. So one of thems wrong.

[@TheoriginalGuppy]

Is there any way you explore and film without disclosing your location? See if they have the resources and energy to prove you're inside parks managed lands. The parks rangers where i live also prioritise giving out fines and keeping tracks closed rather than support, maintenance and promotion.

[@emrico1]

We as people of Tassie need to do something about this. Parks has completely lost their way.

[@crans15]

This shows everything that is wrong with our beautiful state. We are constantly being held back by small mindedness and needless bureaucracy. The more we hear from visionaries who love and respect our state, such as yourself, and the less power these self serving unremarkable fools have, the better off we will all be.

[@kennethellison9893]

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about your troubles with those idiots. I look forward to any and all of your videos. Looks like I may have to become one of your patreons! Hang in there brother. Coming to you from Texas

[@RicM-W]

Thanks for all your work Rob, love your videos from another Tas resident. Will do Patreon for both you and Levi. Don't let those public servants get you down. Tasmania is a paradise and we should be able to enjoy it!!!

[@k-c]

When I was a new immigrant to Australia about 20 years ago, I quickly realised that you have to be tough to not be bullied, you have to be capable to fight back to not be vulnerable, if you are too nice or docile then you will be taken advantage of.

[@xfishinternational]

Your content is inspiring. Thankyou. Many of the creators of channels I watch have driven 4 x 4 in to areas leaving tracks and disturbing these areas. I've noted you and Levi are always careful to do the best to cover you camp-sites. If you take a litte bit of metal with you it's hardly eco-vandalism, or profit taken away from "parks and wildlife " You should be applauded as a positive example for the industry. As you don't usually mention specific locations, could you not continue with the monetised content without condemnation or are they stalking you both too 😢 ?

[@user-wj2ed5ms2m]

The control is creeping in everywhere. It’s so sad to see.

[@kerrysmith9844]

We as the people who technically are the owners of the parks need to partition the governing bodies to change their ideas and gross mistake in stopping visitors to these areas. Come Australia write some letters and emails. I am appalled by this decision.

[@grantwooldridge4807]

we aren't anymore. The Libs passed a law a few years back giving them ownership of the brand "Tasmania"

[@robertdean1579]

Just a thought here. I am a university professor in the USA and I do research activities in our national parks. Maybe you could team up with some universities/professors and "assist" their efforts in the national parks there. If you happen to document your travels there and profit from that, so what. There might be opportunities to be paid as a guide doing that too. Since they need to publish their results, you might also get you name on some papers.

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

Yeah not sure he wants to start going into that regulated space.

[@benhaslam8854]

Its very very clear that Parks have it in for you, thats absolutely obvious, theyte also hypocrites. I have friends that have dealt with parks for years with their business they have recently sold, they had constant issues with them, and i only know some of the stories. Youre a top guy, whos being punished for being better at showing Tassie than parks can manage. Morally you will always win in all our eyes.

[@laurieperriman7328]

I would like to know how the series “Alone” was allowed to be held in the far reaches of the west coast of Tasmania. From the parts I did see they were allowed to hunt, kill, cut vegetation/trees down, have fires in the open etc and leave the site flattened when they left.

[@chats5957]

Alone Australia was filmed on private land surrounding a man made dam. The contestants could have walked from their camps to a grocery store just a couple of Kilometers away. It was nothing like what was portrayed on TV.

[@r-d6568]

I didn't know how amazing Tasmania was until watching your videos. Its quite interesting because there have been laws cracking down on video within United States National Parks as well.

[@seadogcaptain4070]

I have completed an applied science degree in integrated catchment management, which is essentially environmental management. I don't work in the area.. But I can share insight from the training I received, which may explain the mindset of your Tassy Parks. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS. In environmental management the taught paradigm is that if you want to protect an area the no.1 way they teach is keep people out. Everytime I hear issues like this, I remember the training I had received. This is the indoctrinated mindset of the people you are dealing with. Good Luck Rob love your work.

[@johnrydgren1997]

Because of you, I was considering a $20-$40,000 (US) vacation in Tasmania. Simply because of the amazing beauty that you have shared with a KZbin world. I had no idea Tasmania was so beautiful. I believe you to be an outstanding ambassador, for the potential of sharing the wonders of Tasmania.

[@atmm89]

please use Rob to guide you on your Tasmanian adventure, you will have a wonderful trip, I am sure

[@cockleman1]

Somebody should dig into commercial interests on Maria island and mismanagement since 2012 by NPWS

[@davidbulbert7765]

Very sad Rob I have really appreciated your efforts in the past. Your research and obvious passion shines through in your videos. You planted the seed for my wife and I to have a month in tassie in February this year. I hope you find a way to continue. Regards David

[@JohnWilson-cs7iq]

Is this the End of the Modern Day Explorer?? Not if you don't flash it all across the internet. I think that has been your down fall. I could never understand how you & Levi got away with finding tens of thousands of dollars worth of gold for so long with no mining permit or even a legit gold claim. But going to any river of your choice & doing what you do in finding the gold & putting it out there for the whole world to see. Don't get me wrong. I love what you do & I kind of do similar here in New Zealand, only I do it stealth & don't flash it across the internet. You have attracted too much attention & now the powers to be have caught up with you. You can just keep on doing it for your own benefit without showing the world. You need to decide if it is the love of chasing & finding the gold & being in the great out doors, or the attention seeking you crave by showing the world what you are doing & any money you make from you tube along with the gold you find. The powers to be are now wanting their 10 cents worth. Sad, but true.

[@chrisk28]

I truly hope that you will continue adventuring and making your excellent and educational videos, Rob.

[@user-ev1ou8dz5r]

Just signed up Rob. Keep fighting we are all with you.

[@gregcalliss1867]

Love your content mate, keep doing what you do, slowly but surely all our freedoms are being taken away and not enough people are kicking up and questioning these ridiculous restrictions!😢

[@andrewdegozaru74]

They aren't insane conditions, they are maintaining their corrupt protection racket while presenting a superficial position of being fair - despite the conditions obviously being impossible to directly abide by. You've taken the only viable step you can take to counter their corruption - beat them at their own game by superficially operating beyond their mandate.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

More then unfair, there way of saying no, disappointing to be honest, in a nut shell, hope you can get it sorted out Rob, all the best 👊 Cheers KC & CC Cradle Mountain Tasmania 🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺😎👍✌

[@auskier]

Who would have thought a gopro could be so dangerous! I will certainly be donating your both your and Levi's patreon. In the words of the great Darry Kerrigan.. Tell em, to get stuffed!

[@HJEvan]

Dang, that sucks. 98% of material on KZbin is pretty much rubbish. This channel is not rubbish. The content is informative and entertaining.

[@tassie2348]

For people like myself who cannot access these places on our beautiful island, these people are an absolute gem. I can only think that this has happened because theres no money in it for Tas Park and Wildlife. Disgraceful.

[@mattallen2801]

It's absolutely BS what they have done to you and Levi and possibly others that do similar stuff like you guys. The videos you two produce absolutely showcase Tassie so beautifully and you guys seem to take care of where you go, ok, so you used some dead branches for fires, big deal, you guys embraced a low impact on the environment attitude, which in turn encourages other to also do the same. It's absolutely ridiculous

[@officialWWM]

That’s the entire point. They don’t want others copying them and wandering off into the bush…never to be seen again…

[@beid777]

Yes I love going from there being no impact, to someone popularising the area and popularising low impact...

[@tonyf7997]

It is definitely going to change the way we all visit certain places and camp!

[@debbiemingins4217]

You have done more in promoting Tasmania’s beautiful wilderness than the suits in power, hopefully we will still get to see your incredible videos. Keep up the good work we will never get to see these places personally but really enjoy seeing them thru your video lens 😊

[@KarlFullerNZ]

100% behind you exploring and filming as a hobbyist. Whatever it takes to continue getting your awesome content out. If learnt so much about Tasmania through your no impact to environment videos.

[@rodneyweeks3798]

UNREEL!!! I left Tasmania many years ago, I left because of several reasons, but including rules coming in where and what we could do in the wilderness and reserves they were implementing. WHAT A RANGER. UNREEL!!!

[@jonforrister7138]

I live in northern California. My government has lost their minds. And I think yours is worse in some respects. It’s no longer that they are for the people. They want to control us. Even if it destroys them. The only reason I know of Tasmania is because of you guys. What a beautiful place. Thank you for what you’ve done in the past to share your country with us.

[@mjau0374]

Administrative red tape nonsense. It's a shame they don't recognise the value of what you are doing. I hope the fine folks of Tasmania can hit up their MPs and exert some pressure to get a bit of common sense into some of the thick heads occupying the decision-making positions. All the best Rob!

[@freespirit614]

This is purely about control and money. I look forward to your adventures and new video uploads. You are clearly so passionate about the Tasmanian bush and history.

[@briangill4000]

I am behind you Rob. Have been watching you and Levi for years. I have never done a patrion before but I think that is about to change.. When I figure out how

[@wajunawild785]

I also thinks its ridiculous. What about the people that are unable to see these places, for various reasons. I'm behind you Rob, continue with the dream. Blessings ❤😊

[@fredlutjens9726]

Love the channel. Greedy politicians and PWS, fight the good fight!!

[@gtfishing2117]

its a wonder they havent put wind turbines in those places yet. my highland home is about to get 47 turbines right next to a recognised wilderness area. on one hand the government sprukes environment and on the other ruins it with mechanical dragons.

[@1encognito]

Its unreal that they don't understand the exposure you're giving their parks and areas. I don't even live in Tassie, I'm a kiwi and your vids have me hooked cos Tassie bush looks like Kiwi bush. Dumb if they don't understand what you're doing and they want to restrict you on that. Maybe we should get a petition together to let them know how foolish they are... Free PR, come on people.

[@BigJoeM]

These guys from PWS seem to have an agenda other than what is best for the environment or the people who use it and ultimately pay there salaries. I would argue that your activities are actually helping the environment. Many viewers watch your videos showing the beautiful scenery and how to have a very low impact when camping or prospecting. You are setting a great example for the rest of us. More importantly, you are acting as an advocate for the environment. When analyzing their stance carefully, it certainly sounds like they do not want people like me with serious health issues and physical limitations to enjoy the parks or wildlife since we can only hope to do it through the lens of a camera. On another note, thanks for the great content! I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. If PWS keeps this up, they will soon be as bad as the over zealous idiots from the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S.

[@timothyodonnell8591]

The license terms are infuriating. As Lord Acton said, "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

[@river6448]

I agree with you this bs. You should be to film and sleep where you like and make money while doing it. Your ytube videos are some of the best I've ever seen, and I just love the fact that you go to these places that I probably would never travel to myself. I get to learn the history of Tasmania through the eyes of an explorer, and I love that

[@mmpod70]

Tasmania's administration of its parks is pathetic - for a beautiful island the admin is the ar..e end of the earth.- keep fighting Rob more strenth to your arm.

[@briandeeslife]

This is just so disappointing, I’ve really been enjoying learning all about Tasmania and its history, and to be shut down like this is just pathetic. Keep pushing, you got this

[@zeegoldnugget]

This is absolutely outrageous!! I am so sorry to hear that you have to go through such things bro My family and I have just started a small KZbin channel based around having family fun down the creeks and finding that colour, It's early days for us and we only have a few subscribers but I hope We don't run into any of this trouble for our future Adventure prospects All seems backwards 🙃 Keep chin up🤠💪

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

I don't know how Tasmanian law works, but here it would definitely be a " Lawyer" situation. Yet who the heck wants to feed the pockets of the lawyers!

[@colinmucho-oro4099]

Shocking decision by the parks department, don't let these clowns win rob, 🤡🤡🤡🤡 all the best from scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@where_is_my_slippers]

It feels like an abuse of power almost. I wish that parks tas could work with you both and put some sort of legislation in place for you both to be able to continue doing what you love. What I love the most, which shows both yours and Levi's passion for what you do is when you stop to look at a tree or a plant and talk about it, I have learnt so much from watching you and love when you go into the parts that hold a lot of history, tracing their steps. The Tassie wilderness seems untouched and pristine and seeing you both going into these places and filming it is magical. If Parks and wildlife want to protect it, thats good, they can put something in place to allow yourself and Levi permits, while leaving it closed to the public- even if they went in with you as a part of the process to talk about it and open up conversations. But if its just for raising revenue for them, then thats sad because its clear in every video how much passion and respect you both have for these places. I truly hope it works out for you because I feel experiencing these places through yours and Levi's videos is healing and I really enjoy them.🥺🙏🏻

[@beid777]

Ah gotcha, so it's okay for KZbinrs to use it for revenue, but not the organisation that has a legal obligation to converse and administrate the area to prevent its destruction.

[@kaneoliver2080]

What a joke, they saying here’s a pass but you still can’t do anything. They should be promoting you and helping you. Your videos make me want to see tassie one day and I love all the history you tell and find 👍

[@GRUMPYOLDSURVEYOR]

As a lover of Tasmanians wilderness I am very disappointed. It’s not like you are leading a tour group through the wilderness your footprint is minuscule. Keep up the fight

[@juliee9516]

Really like watching your adventures, hope you keep on as you do.

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

Ouch... so sorry to hear this. Hang in there. Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@LemmiwinksH]

Bloody hell man, that's insane. One bloke documenting his bush tramping is a no-go, but dickheads ripping the top soil down to clay in their 4WDs & quads is fine? Righto Tassie.

[@darrenwilliams9001]

Makes my blood boil, the promotion of Tasmania you do for them man i just dont have words for it. Having family in the visitor information centre and for many many years in your location they would be horrified this has happened Tasmania goverment get with the times, everybody says we live in the stone age there now im starting to believe it. Anybody that watches this share it far and wide something has to be done

[@jamieharris1270]

My simple response is to vow to never purchase another parks pass ever, not interested in funding these clowns. Simply ridiculous, also time to get rid of the inactive politicians sitting on there hands and allowing this to take place, vote them out.

[@evem6224]

We love your content. We are a homeschooling family. I consider your content to be very educational, interesting, child appropriate and amazing! Australia is loosing its roots and taking a very ugly route. Very sorry to hear this video.

[@tonyrojas5139]

They don’t care about what you’re doing out there bro they only care that it’s giving the rest of us ideas. It’s not about money, they make it seem that way cuz making it about money makes it believable and conceals their true motives. The real reasons are far more sinister. I watch your vids and it makes me feel like I too can be free, that I don’t have to work a job, that I can do what I enjoy and still provide for myself and my family, and that scares the bejeezus out of them because they need you at that job wasting your life to feed their system. They don’t want people to become adventurous and go explore and be happy, they needs us working, another cog in the machine because without cogs their whole machine falls apart. We love you guys and I personally have a lot to thank y’all for. When I finally snipe my first piece of gold y’all will be the first to know!! Thank you again for sharing your adventures with us🙏🙏🙏

[@kenmorrill3774]

So it is OK to hike, camp and snipe gold bearing streams in Tasmania as long as you are not gaining monetarily from KZbin?

[@Rob.Parsons]

Yep

[@kenmorrill3774]

@@Rob.Parsons I can't follow their reasoning on this but at least you can still enjoy the outdoors and the thrill of finding gold. Levi says he can't legally sell the gold? How would they know if you did?

[@dantheman9228]

@@kenmorrill3774 As i told Levi its not likely that King bigears is going to send some thugs round for selling it but it is illegal,however giving it away on say Patreon is perfectly fine.

[@dantheman9228]

@@Rob.Parsons So would that not be discrimination towards youtube,i hear they have some real mean lawyers 😉

[@sharonbradbury8023]

Common Law Rob. Look into it.

[@helioevangelista9613]

Vcs fazem um extraordinário trabalho, o cuidado com a natureza é perfeito, não desistam vcs são inspiração, sucesso

[@timhooper4222]

Hey Mate, can you get a petition going? This is nothing more than a money grab. As an ex-Tasmanian hoping to return with my family next year and as content creators we will be following closely and supporting where possible. Have you considered legal avenues? Or going back to local MP

[@felicityhutchison8448]

I just want to encourage you that I’ve never been to Tasmania through your videos you’ve shown me what Tasmania like to share that history of Tasmania in the things you do. It’s just absolutely incredible how you promote the country and I’m disappointed that the Tasmania bureaucracy is impacting on peoples ability to see your videos and this generally giving you a hard time from the Whitsunday, I’m really, I’m glad that you’re not giving up hanging in there because there are people that watch you and your channel and we won’t stop if you don’t .Flis

[@mauricerichardson]

It's a disgrace mate. They've obviously got it in for you & have now formalised that for all content creators. Any business in Tassie that relies on tourism should be speaking to their local members. Content creation like yours is awesome free advertising everyone in the tourism sector & must bring so much revenue to the state. Keep the work alive Rob.

[@metricstormtrooper]

The whole tas liberal government did the same thing to owner builders at the request of the master builders, the bastards just can't help but put their heal on the neck of us Tasmanians. Good luck

[@lornawatkins8495]

It’s our country, our reservations, not theirs. Please remember that Aussies. They are just following orders from above. Time to show them the door!

[@howardlowry6412]

This sounds like you're dealing with the U. S. Federal government. As an American who will never be able to personally see Tasmania, but is fed up with "Nanny Government" in general, You have my deepest sympathies.

[@goodvibebrooke]

I'm sorry it's come to this! How ridiculous! Feel for you as a fellow content creator.