Our National Parks Aren't Ours Anymore..

[@Rob.Parsons]

Like and Share this video if you believe Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife should be held accountable for their blatant discrimination and misuse of power.

[@seancraven2361]

Man, I can only imagine your struggle, since every other State allows it, but not every State even allows you to access what just a few years ago was crown land or reserves. Up here everything that was State land is now national Park ( No prospecting. ) or it's freehold land and available for a selection of society.

[@numptywithacamera]

Seems like standard government practice since 2020. #governmentoverreach . One rule for thee another for me.

[@scottmchale6200]

Love the show 😊

[@thelastemperor7151]

Its about time Parks and Wildlife got a kick up the backside .

[@AeRoSpaceman-1]

I hope the media picks this up and confronts your politicians directly and ask for a response!! This is nuts Rob. Don't give up!

[@tezzrterry7485]

Tasmanian born residents are being charged, or stopped, visiting public lands. Surely a public park is "owned" by Tasmanians. This money grab has to stop.

[@tassie2348]

They now want money for the vus at Cradle IN ADDITION to the pass cost.

[@MahendraSingh-xf5my]

That's true.

[@JakeLeslie1986]

There is a park in the NE of Tasmania where L.C.C. charge you to go passed the boomgate if you want to use the restroom facilities. It's a mess

[@sweetjesus697]

yeah those international corporations listed with the securities and exchange commission posing as governments, police and military operating in our countries on behalf of international religious chosenite zealots sure are getting out of hand, I'm probably just a low intelligence quotient, mouth breathing, paranoid conspiracy theorist though, or am I?.....

[@nickislade5533]

Its not just Tasmania my friend

[@mrgrogfather]

Hi Rob, great presentation. Over the past forty years I have watched the National Parks (Australia wide) become overdeveloped and controlled national public spaces. The National Parks are now run by, Institutionalised bureaucrats, walking around in a constant trance, confusing activity with accomplishment! I'm with you Rob 100%. There is much land out there to explore.

[@busterreid3864]

100% behind you Rob! They're our parks not the bloody politicians and their mates!

[@shaneclarence6696]

Terra Nullius was proven legal fiction so they are ours Aboriginal people

[@danielhobbs5806]

I agree with Rob that the pricing of Cradle mountain seem ridiculous. However, national parks were never set aside for humans. They are established for the wildlife.

[@shaneclarence6696]

@@mysweetcupcake1788 lol you're either Aboriginal or not

[@shaneclarence6696]

@@mysweetcupcake1788 lol correct but how many countries were already here.... There's nothing more racist than a black fella trying to prove that they are white enjoy

[@shaneclarence6696]

@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776 because your people didn't genocide all of us

[@nickpearson9422]

Been travelling Australia permanently for 3 years and nothing makes my blood boil like national parks. I try and avoid them as much as possible. They keep locking up more and more of the country and instead of managing it and looking after it they spend their budget on parking meters and ridiculous lookout platforms. It’s definitely not just Tassie. Makes me so sad and frustrated.

[@rmf9567]

There has to be a distinction between national parks and national forest

[@theoldmanwithscars4934]

The only thing that makes something illegal is when the government doesn't get a slice of the action!

[@Наталья-м1с2и]

Вы правы!

[@barraponicsnthings9690]

They dont want a slice they want it all

[@Journeyman53]

Spot on!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

​@@barraponicsnthings9690correct 👍🇦🇺

[@MUSHIN_888]

Straight up, our government makes money off us in a hundred different ways but they keep charging us for every day things! Robbers and corrupt dogs

[@horseshoe182]

thank you rob, its a disgrace how the public are treated and should be investigated by a non invested party/ies.

[@vk3wmd]

It’s such a shame the minister is so condescending. They forget who they serve. Full support to you Rob.

[@pooheadlou]

No they don't! They know exactly who they serve. It's a corporate government so they serve their corporate mates!!!

[@blaketaylor4557]

I agree they know full well who they are serving

[@col2959]

They serve the central bankers …. You know the ones destroying our world

[@yardman111100]

Yep they serve corporates and their banker masters

[@ThomasWells-k2i]

Like here in america they know who they serve and they believe we are idiots and they do it subverting the very laws we have they bend them pray in Jesus name that the CHRIST JESUS CMES SOON

[@tenzinpalyon551]

Huge overreach, well said Rob, lets' stand against these policies and politicians.

[@nicolelouise9260]

Credit to you for taking a stance and bringing awareness for what is really going on!

[@user-vl1yz6wn2q]

Way to go Rob ! We’ve had enough of these hypocritical , corrupt, back pocket filling leaches , we’re all behind you 100%

[@kmr3614]

Hi Rob…came here after having a great online chat with your mate Robert…our family arrived in Tasmania from the NT nearly three years ago…upon arrival I stumbled across your wonderful videos and soon found myself absolutely mesmerised by your adventures…your style of videoing, your editing, your accompanying music and especially your commentary is truely amazing and you are very gifted… Robert told me you were been humbugged terribly by the ‘powers that be’ and I find it very unfortunate and unjust that as locals we are been more and more discouraged to access our own National Parks… On one hand we are encouraged to ‘get out and enjoy the wilds of Tasmania’, then on the other we find accessibility is often dependant on whether you can afford to do so or not!! And agree, that if you live in the State of Tasmania , then access to all National Parks and World Heritage Areas SHOULD be Free!! How about the Tasmanian Government get back to basics and focus on things like ALL the rubbish lying around the roadsides etc (for a start)- as it is prolific, a horrible blight on this beautiful environment and really represents a lack of care or respect for the beautiful State of Tasmania!!

[@KingRealEstate]

Rob, you are the reason I know so much about Tasmania. Its a disgrace how they have treated you.

[@MahendraSingh-xf5my]

That's said very well. Lot of people come down only because of some generous people like Rob and others do bring the beauty . Also imagine, people enjoy the beauty without being here physically, so he is and others are hope for that sort of the people who want to see that but can't make it because of so many reasons. Good on ya Rob

[@JoeyBlogs007]

It's utterly disgusting to see how these bureaucrats treat their own citizens.

[@MrTimbrook]

You said it . Unelected public Servants… I’ll say that again. Public Servants..

[@lisasteel6817]

Vote them out.

[@tonycostanzo4276]

Freemason wicked Freemason

[@barry7608]

That was no rant, absolutely spot on and great advice to any that love the bush and history. This guy should be supported as much as possible.

[@julietberry5578]

Brilliant video. Many thanks. The whole business makes me so angry the way we're cattle-herded around by fat gutted politicians who don't set foot outside their air-conditioned offices. I'm 70 & roamed the bush my whole life, I love & respect the bush and all it contains. I appreciate the information you have provided and completely agree with your comments.

[@masonsmith858]

Keep going, this is a sick trend being inflicted on citizens in Australia, America and UK..

[@OldFortniteGames]

Canada too

[@kailadyme]

And New Zealand...

[@mgreenesco9955]

Welcome to agenda 21/30, soon you will live in the pod if you don't stand for your rights.

[@Antonio-uw6ue]

They want restricted all you movement’s slowly controlling every little lands,that’s is part of the yes

[@JohnSmith-ij6ms]

neoliberal economic policy

[@claudiodippolito5686]

Bloody disgrace. Keep fighting tiger. Thanks for sharing this with the rest of the world.

[@AussieWifeAussieLife]

We have visited Tassie 15 times and totally agree that Parks and Wildlife have ruined any future thoughts we had of visiting them again. We visited Cradle Mountain in July this year and were horrified at the changes. The big monstrosity of a building that has been built and now blocks the beautiful view of Dove Lake that we have many photos of from the past. Not to mention the destruction of plants that has happened to make way for that building at Dove Lake. We will now visit all the out of the way places like Great Western Tiers, Arthur River, in fact we love the west coast, especially Corrina. Thanks to your inspiration we have visited many of the ghosts towns you have featured in your outstanding videos. Please keep doing what you do, we support you, and admire your absolute respect and passion for Tasmania’s nature and history.

[@michaeltriptow6877]

This person has a good point.

[@terry8728]

Glad I'm not the only one who disliked that new building up at the lake!

[@harrymills2770]

Wouldn't surprise me if the whole thing is run by environmentalists who view the touring public as the biggest threat to the park. They and their masters yearn for the day to return when such beauty was the sole preserve of those whom we now call "the donor class."

[@andyhilbert]

You're definitely not alone. Just becoming a theme park for rich tourists@@terry8728

[@laurafoster297]

Well bloody said 👏

[@simon-peterhedditch3416]

I will never stop having a fire in the fireplace when I visit the Meston Hut. A hut without a fire is a soulless shell.

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

I grew up in a national park in a region on the Hawkesbury north of Sydney my direct ancestors were the first Europeans to settle and in a community of only nine houses. Now instead of our small fibro Fishermans huts there are 300 mansions mostly Chinese owned worth five, even ten million and I'm in Queensland because I got priced out of my own area like all the other local families. Careful, Tassy. This is a well beaten path. What you're doing is bigger than you Rob. Keep on keeping on. Keep the bastards honest. You may just be the one whose going to set the precedence that stops this crazy bullshit and returns our parks to the Australian people.

[@theragoooverlord5021]

They took all those leafy north shore suburbs and turned them into high rise and near public transport cause they cannot sit on a bus without eating

[@benmacrae4784]

Where in the Hawkesbury are these 10000000 mansions 🤣🤣 and little to non own the big houses around the Hawkesbury, I think you misspelled Hawkesbury for Sydney

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

@@benmacrae4784 Cottage Point, Dick head. (Sorry, Rob)

[@gillybuzz]

​@@benmacrae4784he said on the Hawkesbury not in, so he's probably talking along the river not in the council area

[@daleclarke4978]

This Roger bloke didn't speak very conifent at all.

[@sofieclementine5353]

thanks for this awesome upload, time these corrupt politicians pay for their greedy behaviour.

[@callummacaskill3247]

Well said Rob, PWS TAS has been a disgrace for decades due to lazy governments allowing them to create their own little fiefdoms around the state, and appear staffed by the lunatic fringe, drunk with the power bestowed on them! I’m glad you have shone a light on this issue and the inept state government(s) for being complicit. The west coast has been particularly effected, and the way PWS is gradually closing off the Gordon River to the general public is alarming. Keep up the good work Rob

[@heartaloft]

Fiefdom is the operative word.

[@campdogimages3830]

Stick it to the mate, I worked for government both federal and state. I can tell you the organisations are full of nepotism, bigots no one controls anyone in a department. People do what they want because none of them are held to account. If the public knew the reality they would be appalled. If you ran a business like they run departments you would be out of business in a second. Keep doing what you do mate I for one appreciate the effort you put in.

[@zz3OPEN]

This is the problem when there is no check against inefficiency. When you're funded by the taxpayer - someone else's money, there's no incentive to be cautious or measured. There's no customer base to answer to that will stop funding you if you fail to deliver, because the taxpayer has no say in the matter. And as the years go by, government has only expanded, it is inevitable that more and more people will be directly affected at some point, only then will they realise what a crippling issue this is.

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I'm so proud of you for standing up and shedding the light on this darkness and corruption. I'll be praying for you all the way from Texas. 🙏🌎

[@aussieatheist960]

Seems like a fine case of "Rules for thee but not for me!"

[@markharwood6295]

Go get them Rob, behind you 100%, end of the day it’s our Island, not the politicians, they forget we vote them in, and we can vote them in out, should be free for us Taswegens

[@JerryR1776]

I live in the U.S., and I agree it should be free for you all.

[@escapethesystem5049]

It's true what your saying but don't think your vote does anything, the ones that are running the system,put in who they want in, they are stealing our resources and land, they don't own any of it, it's the people's. all this paper work, so called laws is just words and paper, God gave this land and resources to the people.There is only one Law and that's Gods law, don't pay them any of their counterfeit paper, you aren't breaking Gods law and that's between you and God.

[@sweetjesus697]

can you though? sure about their replacement?

[@markharwood6295]

@@sweetjesus697 that’s so true, what was I thinking, they are all tare with the same it’s only about me brush

[@MrWahTube]

They are so watching this video and reading the support you’ve got. Only reason I appreciate Tasmania is from the knowledge you share. You’re welcome to move to far North Queensland and make more great content here.

[@BIANCA-zs9nh]

Thanks so much for the info, Rob. We’ll absolutely heed your advice when making future travel plans to Tasmania. Minister Roger Jaensch is an embarrassment to parliament. Wake up!

[@jimcarlisle2309]

I agree with you, enjoy your youth, you get old way too soon. Thanks for the video!

[@johnsy59]

Totally agree! I was an outdoor education instructor for 22 years, teaching people minimal impact, bushcraft skills, etc etc. And I've seen our National Parks of wild beauty, that were once free, turned into expensive urban parklands without any consultation with the public. Paying for licences, permits, etc, just to enter and/or take videos, photos or undertake activities is a massive scam by our governments. We own the National Parks. Not our governments! We already pay taxes to manage these places! You've raised some very serious issues about another form of government corruption.

[@AHPOutdoors]

In fairness, people got what they voted for when they voted Labor & Liberal. They shouldn't have.

[@Mattz1995]

@@AHPOutdoors if the vote is between a shit sandwich and a fresh piping hot shit sundae, it's not much of a choice is it?

[@johnsy59]

@@AHPOutdoors left, right, centre, green, independent, they're all the same, become corrupt or get thrown out. It's a systemic problem in the way everything and everyone is governed and controlled.

[@AHPOutdoors]

@@johnsy59 agreed. All of them are hopeless.

[@countercivilization]

From an outdoorman and hunter perspective some of NP are ok run but from what I can observe most parks are turning in a place of hell waiting to burn and it's systemic: most farms I visit do better with far far less !!!

[@jondownham8336]

Well done for having your say mate, you have the support of so many who feel the same. We are all disolusitioned with the over regulation of everything by these incompetent peanuts. But no its fine for them to log the shit out of everything!! But your in trouble for flying a drone!! WTF I think everyone has had a gut full of these idiots. Please keep up the good work and continue to point out the obvious holes in their over regulated BS.

[@Travmon]

Hi Rob, I hear your frustration, and have been stung by this one too. The hypocrisy and ignorance is just ridiculous particularly the idea that doing landscape photography and KZbin video's is some sort of cash cow. We do it because we love these places and want to share this love with others. The amount of effort in comparison to the financial reward is just pitiful and as you say doesn't even cover petrol costs. If they got their heads out of there asses they'd realise that they are getting free promotion from people who absolutely love these areas and bend over backwards to help preserve them and look after them. Instead they are tying us up in red tape and fines for literally nothing (and in your case for carefully complying with their own instructions). Parks Victoria initially wanted to charge $250 a year for a landscape photographers permit but presumably no-one paid it, so in a pragmatic gesture they made it free but when I went to sign up one of the conditions were that you weren't allowed off track and as my particular interest is finding off-track waterfalls there was no way I was going to do that, so I'm still unregistered despite the fact that Parks Vic have sold over a thousand of my various books. And don't get me started on drones. Thanks for shining a light on this. Trav

[@johnrowlette7430]

You nailed it Rob. Knocked it out of the park! BTW, It would probably take 6-12 months to get your application reviewed in the US.

[@WarwickGoodsell]

100% behind you. As a Geography teacher, this has been a terrific resource in teaching students about how National Parks can be managed poorly and the limitations of outdated laws in adjusting to modern day uses of our natural beauty. What has been inspiring is how many of the next generation are scratching their heads over the actions of Tas Parks, and making plans to visit other natural areas of heritage and beauty.

[@albiegriffin2066]

Understand your frustration, Rob. The whole country is going down the same path, you and Levi have been lucky to enjoy what future generations will only dream about. Have enjoyed sharing it with you through all of your vids. Best of luck getting the permit and continuing to entertain, cheers.

[@seancraven2361]

Please keep fighting man, we are with you!

[@rof4968]

Well done Rob, government and apparatus of government are meant to serve us not the other way round

[@leedennett21]

I couldn't agree more, Rob!! These people need to be stopped! I support you 100%!

[@brockfogarty2014]

How dodgy have all Australian political parties become. Grab the cash and run. They don’t want the public in areas of neglect, even though these neglected Forrest areas are where the big fire are occurring. Our permits pay for the signage with our politicians names on out the front of these polished day centres, not to the preservation of these areas. We are treated as backward thinking humans, by backward thinking politicians because we don’t call out these politicians enough. Good on you Rob your doing a great job. Keep up the fight, we are all behind you.

[@kerrrii]

Good on you for speaking up! They are turning Tasmania into a theme park, and you have to pay for each ride. They are ruining the small townships. I go to Tasmania to see the beauty and culture, but they are slowly taking it away!

[@sandrahealey6385]

The real reason is they don't want anyone filming their clear felling and other dodgy practices they commit against the "clean, green" image they are still trying to project 😡👹

[@caradimiller7712]

Exactly. I think it’s time to expose the real Tasmania that’s been logged to the crap house and the 1080 that they use to kill all the native wildlife with all the dead wombats lying around in the logging areas. The last time I went up through Mathinna area I was appalled. Good on you Rob for sticking it up them.

[@jasonmccarthy3695]

Great stuff Rob. National parks mismanagement and overreach is getting out of control in this country.

[@lukeshirley8496]

Bravo Rob!!👏👏Before watching your videos a couple years ago, Tasmania wasn’t even on my radar as a place to visit. I think you’ve done more work for tourism in Tasmania than any of their government departments have done. They should be paying you for advertising, not sending fines and trying to shut you down. Soldier on man!🖐️

[@rennnnn914]

I see a big problem in that if you stop people from enjoying parks then they don't have an emotional connection with the wilderness, and they stop caring if the bush is sold, or destroyed in any way. People don't really about things that they can't be involved in.

[@argophloia703]

exactly, if we want a society that cares about nature we must find a way to include as many as possible. There are many question marks about how to do this but its necessary. Meanwhile it appears a group of people who would gladly log the last piece of old growth forest on Earth are running the show like feudalist corporate fascists here, not thinking about the big picture, just their own status.

[@allegrosotto2126]

That’s exactly what the morons want, disconnected from reality.

[@andrewmccallum3505]

Go Rob. Cheers mate,spot on. These vermin seem to forget they are Public Servants.

[@ktrak2171]

Your not ranting Rob, just doing a very good job of informing us all about politicians we shouldn't be voting for and how there arrogantly getting away with this BS. I suppose they need the money for the trophy stadium our premier wants on his resume.

[@AP-em4wr]

Once upon a time, our state was free, you could go anywhere and it was wonderful. Gosh going to Lake St. Claire and Cradle Mountain cost nothing until someone thought, gee we can make money from this and in walks Tourism. There have been so many changes regarding P&Wildlife and yes, some of it good like making some walking tracks and hut upgrades because years ago very little existed. Now days most people cannot afford their prices to enter such places. I totally agree with you Rob, there are so many other fantastic places to see which cost nothing, and many even outshine the typical sites, that's for sure. You have support from many as well as myself and hopefully in the near future, everything re licences and changes will come through for you, Levi and others. Rob you are an inspiration to us all, stand proud mate and never stop doing what you love.

[@LisaRobinson-m6u]

You are doing an awesome job Rob. Love your work. Im furious with P&W and politicians in general. They have forgotten that they work for the people. Can’t believe they are now charging shuttle bus service at Cradle Mountain on top of park entrance fee. Double dipping! So wrong what they are doing. Thanks for alternative hiking ideas.

[@davidpearn4344]

Most politicians are so full of it

[@kmr3614]

Agree with you 100%….we are ruled by overpaid government bureaucrats….we, the people ALWAYS PAY to simply enjoy been human beings…

[@DebCheekyProspector]

Good on you Rob! What a bunch of hypocrites. Thx for shedding light on this, And when I come to Tassie I’ll heed your advice. I encourage everyone to like and share this video.

[@-paulmp]

I have visited Tasmania so many times and I'm in danger of being prosecuted for the photographs that I've taken in many places because it is considered "commercial"... me, by myself, using less equipment than many tourists. This is so disappointing.

[@mjpt57]

why do they consider your photography as being commercial? And if you're in say, Victoria or Queensland, what can they do to you?

[@-paulmp]

@@mjpt57 because I was paid by Tourism Tasmania to take some of them or assisted by Tourism Tasmania and some brand sponsors, and I sell prints and calendars with them on it. I have less physical impact than most tourists because I usually travel solo and then I constantly promote Tasmania, even though I've not been paid to promote them since about 2018. I absolutely love Tasmania. I live in Western Australia now.

[@-paulmp]

@@lucylovic thank you for your kind words and empathy, must be so fulfilling to put so much positivity out into the world.

[@nikitaw1982]

the voice would have been a globalist puppet to reduce the land people can use unless mega wealthy. Robots coming for all jobs and doing every passive aggressive tactic to take peoples rights away, make more expensive to do anything. Elites want estate living and want the masses jumping in the river. What things are called determining restrictions is just red tape for the masses.

[@an2417]

Power to you Rob! Thank you for educating me on how these areas are abused for profit. Keep up the amazing work.

[@jamescavallaro5339]

My Family and I just visited, and have lived in Tasmania (Mostly on the west coast). We were told we needed a pass to visit Hogarth falls in Struan by the rather rude sales person (at best) at Cradle. There is no way any one pays to walk up a simple track at Hogarth falls. She then told me I clearly hadn't visited the area very much....( I have walked the overland twice in winter, black bluff and the Western Arthurs). I love your videos Rob and you are one of the best advocates for Tassie tourism I have seen in a long time. You should be given an award and a State grant for the the good work you do! Keep up the fight and if you need supporters I'm here for you. Just happens my great great grandfather was the Jaeger that Jaeger bay was named after in Ida Bay. I love Tasmania with all my heart. Keep up the Fight !

[@paulunderdown8893]

Who said the Tazzy Tiger is extinct !! Go get them Rob 100% support your work.

[@malcolmquick3708]

The same thing has happened here in Queensland They even put up locked gates to stop people getting into crown land Which makes it even harder for emergency services to get into these areas when they need access

[@richardbrown9344]

Is everyone complying?....Of course they are, this is Australia..

[@malcolmquick3708]

@@richardbrown9344 with steel gates which are padlocked and large fine for going around the gates or breaking the lock we are forced to apply to these stupid moron's laws. by some miracle they get voted into power

[@LordSandwich-000]

Because...Native Title claims.

[@theaussie12]

We are seeing this more and more to to often find out they then clear and destroy the land for their own profit 😢 it’s sad they are not trying to help us at all it’s all a big money grab

[@theaussie12]

@@richardbrown9344 we need to stop complying and stand up as one to stop the greed

[@letsgococo288]

Keep up your fight brother, take this to your MP and keep on them. How else can we help you?!!

[@shilogirl2350]

I understand where you are coming from. We lived in Tassie for some years and my hubby refused to pay to visit places in our own home, so like you suggested in your video, we would visit out of the way places and yes we took many photos but not for commercial reasons. Good Luck Rob as you might need it.

[@grantviney1236]

Good on you Rob, I grew up in Mole Creek and the Western Tiers has so much more to offer. Plenty to see and be amazed by.

[@damonowens5912]

I have not renewed my parks pass for two years now, i struggle to see the value from having it, given the double dipping required to use their parks now...100% agree with you

[@richardbrown9344]

I havent renewed for 2 years either...my old one is still stuck to the windscreen and still works..😂

[@HellmanHonda]

My wife renewed ours just before Covid and of course it couldn't be used so she asked if there could be a token extension given the circumstances the answer was a flat no. So we won't renew it again and like Rob is suggesting I just go elsewhere. Glad I saw all these places 30 years ago before all this crap. I'd love to go to Ben Lomond again but I'm not buying snow chains just to carry in my vehicle which is permanent 4WD with mud tyres and I'll be stuffed if I'm waiting for a shuttle bus because the road is "so dangerous".

[@ZFNQ]

Good on you Rob. Speaking up for the rest of us.

[@overland_adventure_nz]

Thanks Rob, I was thinking about visiting Tasmania myself! But I’m not interested if I can be fined for Videoing and photographing I was planning to posting on KZbin. I’m staying home in NZ and spend more time, travelling and seeing my own country. This is absolute madness!

[@richardbrown9344]

As I said before mate the tyrants are there to be ignored..

[@WarwickGoodsell]

We are the same. We’d rather explore the mainland where we can engage with such areas of wonder without the threat of stubborn enforcement of outdated laws.

[@SmallWonda]

Let the Minister know - just send him a post card with that on it, & let's see how smug he feels then.

[@jomiles72]

Good on you Rob standing up for yourself against this nonsense

[@damienmcgillivray7772]

Great call Rob. There's so much to see without handing money over to grubs.

[@qldabandonedmines]

Rob. Great video and well done for standing your ground and opening up discussions most would be too scared to. We had plans to visit Tassie in 2024 but we will now be holding off.

[@JustOneKnight]

I was shocked when I visited Tasmania and discovered we had to pay for it just to visit when on the mainland we dont have to, and I can go up to the high country anytime for a nice country drive. The day they impliment such rules on the mainland I will be deliberately defying it all. Cant get blood from a stone i dont have money anyway they would have to strip me of my soul its all I really own.

[@richardbrown9344]

Ive ignored these corrupt tyrants for years...We all pay enough tax to these wasters..

[@ianmoone2359]

Here in WA you have to pay entry for all national parks. You can buy an “all parks pass for a year” card thing for I think $120 - $150 (don’t quote me check for yourself on their web site). Here in WA - it used to be free to enter National Parks, because the funds to manage the parks were generated from logging royalties, but since the Government went all lunatic lefty woke on us and banned all native forests logging and sold off all their pine plantations - there are no more logging royalties. In order to keep their jobs these parks people have to find “other revenue sources”. Hence Nat Park Entry Fees & Commercial Filming fees etc. Just about all 6 states now have Nat Parks Drone Filming (for commercial gain) licensing & fees, which just about every content creator totally ignores & never pays). 🙄 Over here the Nat Parks got so desperate for cash, they created a “Marine National Park” out of the Walpole Estuary / Inlet, solely so that they could force the company that rents out houseboats to holiday makers / tourist, to have to pay daily Nat Parks fees on a “profit sharing” arrangement”. It’s “Our Water” now & you the tourism business that’s been here for decades operating successfully - now have to pay us to use our water for your houseboats. There were no “marine values” that needed protection of Marine Park Status” it was a pure money grab by Nat Parks to keep their jobs. This will come to Tassie soon enough Rob & it will really bite like it has now here, when they ban old growth logging in Tassie. The sad thing is, most likely yourself & Levi would cheer on a ban on logging, then bitch & moan when you have to pay to maintain these public lands. You can’t have your Kate & Edith too! 😜😂 When there’s no logging theirs no income to pay for parks, to keep entry free, so Nat Parks Tassie, can see the writing on the wall & are moving to secure their future income streams, so they can keep their jobs & pay their salaries. I believe it’s called “the user pays principle”. Better get used to it - there will be a lot more coming when the mung bean eating tree hugging flower power greens & their ilk get logging banned, because if you listened to them, forests are finite resources like minerals that cannot be sustainably managed in perpetuity, if you believed them, wood doesn’t grow on trees. 🙄👎 Maybe you & Levi need to choose which side you want to be on or develop longer arms & shorter pockets, and get used to paying your own way in future - because there won’t be a logging industry to do that for you. Choose wisely is my advice.

[@Superstupid1]

You've got to pay in Queensland and South Australia. No photos in Queensland national Parks and World heritage without prior permit.

[@Jim-yk9zw]

​@@ianmoone2359We have plenty of logging in NSW yet we are still expected to get a parks pass or pay per entry. As Richard said above, they are just wasters and enough will never be enough for those grubs.

[@richardbrown9344]

@@Superstupid1 there to be ignored..

[@wolffram1]

Mate, make sure you remember that you have so many people behind you here. Keep your chin up and don't let dealing with these clowns dampen your spirit, just strengthen your resolve! Keep up the awesome work!

[@barry7608]

Thanks Rob I’ve subscribed, sadly can’t contribute as I’m a pensioner at the wrong end! Love your work and not surprised re attitude. I’m 73 and have travelled and worked in many beautiful and isolated parts of Oz, I had permits to travel to Docker River via Uluṟu and Kata Juta. I did not purchase an Uluṟu day pass as it was NOT required when passing through. Now this is what blew me out, at the boom gate to ULUṞU NP I showed my permit to transit and got this remark from what appeared and sound like a local born Australian “OK, now your allowed to pass through BUT IT WILL be an offence if you stop and or take photos!!!!!!! “ WTF I mean to say it’s OUR icon it’s ours to share and these bureaucratic clowns want to deny Australians a RIGHT to look at photograph and admire our beautiful country. Grrrrrr Take care and hope it happens soon

[@SmallWonda]

Gotta keep the peasants in their place. They've all lost the plot they are so high on righteous Power.

[@allegrosotto2126]

@@SmallWondapast time for peasants to revolt.

[@SmallWonda]

@@allegrosotto2126 Wouldn't be the first time!!

[@Tom-ce8ib]

Tasmania couldn't have a better ambassador than Rob Parsons! He shows true ambition, appreciation and love for his country, Australia. By doing so he's an inspiration for anyone around the globe who watches his adventurous journeys on You Tube. Why would anyone stifle an adventurous person like Rob Parsons and his videos, only to hinder any positive economic tourism outcomes to the island of Tazmania?

[@TheBjornos]

They're not really interested in tourism. They're more interested in kickbacks from logging companies.

[@stevefairchild3337]

I feel your pain man, if it means anything. The same thing is happening here in the states. Not to that degree, I am not even sure if some of the law deciders have ever stepped foot on those lands. I enjoy watching your channel, it's content is breathtaking, and I will probably never be able to get there to see it in person. So I have to rely on people like you and others to show me the wonders of your country. I wonder if those money mongers understand the negative global impact they have by choking the media. Shame on them.... keep moving forward

[@jennywoodley7057]

Yep, outrageous 😮. You’re a good man to make some noise about this, petitions are needed for this and try and nip it in the bud, in law, silence is acquiescence. One wonders if a more nefarious long term plan is in process.. they would dearly love to keep us fenced into our 15 minute cities. Yep, a very loud noise needs to be made on this one. And thank you Rob 👍

[@paulbishop4712]

thanks Rob as an old Canadian guy who has watched the bulging bureaucratic class become a bullying force in rural Canada I can relate, as a small protest, I have , over the past 20 years created small cabins in the woods they are remote all with emerging gardens, built w/recycled wood, some w/ solar power. I can see that this small act of defiance will soon be over if we can not bring the ever increasing government regulations and self serving bureaucrats packing their bags and seeking REAL meaningful work ......all the best Paul

[@Ellie_Reid]

Should have fought the fine for the fire. You would have won that in court unrepresented pretty easily. Everyone's with you.

[@SmallWonda]

I agree - I think it was a completely malicious prosecution - it was sour grapes on acid - someone must have kicked up a stink to have got this outcome. - I also do not see how Rob, or any small time creator can be ranked as a commercial entity like the ABC or some production company with more than 1/2-dozen staff and camp followers - it's madness. And it is wrong...

[@lisasteel6817]

Absolutely.

[@colleenwoods1169]

I love seeing the places where people don't go, tassie has so much to explore, thanks for showing us

[@dodgyhodgie734]

I love the passive aggressive message, all true. I hope that you make this a bigger deal and get the message across.

[@lisawilson1818]

100% agree with you. They are doing the same here on the main land. It's just ridiculous.

[@Graham_OntheGoldagain]

Good on you Rob hope you can get things changed for the better.

[@klingcreative]

This is madness bro! 100% with you on this. What can we collectively do to change this?

[@shevaunlorne2234]

You make a list of very valid points. Keep up the fight. I look forward to seeing videos from new places other the Nat Parks.

[@escapethesystem5049]

They don't own these places, the people do, you don't need to avoid them, just don't pay their counterfeit paper if they try and fine you, tell them to go away, if not sue them for harassment.

[@thais4444]

Greedy corrupt politicians is all I have to say..

[@oliverdejersey2168]

Love what you do Rob. So disappointing that clowns like this are in charge of such rare and fragile habitats. PWS and forestry tas never fail to let us down.

[@NailsOeltjen]

Some of my favourite non-national park places to explore and holiday: - Southport Lagoon - Wellington Park/kunanyi - Queenstown and region - Binalong Bay - Bruny Island

[@richardhardy2792]

I’ve did some digging on this topic globally Rob. UNESCO isn’t what most would think. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@SmallWonda]

Quite - not the nice benevolent fussy wussies are they!

[@pipglasson1984]

100% UN agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. I’m from the Blue Mountains and dozens of us have been attending council meetings. We are being sold out to the UN under the guise of “environmental sustainability”. It’s written in their own documents.

[@paulandrew2518]

So pleased I have discovered your channel Rob. Keep up the good work.

[@Davo186]

Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. Take all trees put ‘em in a tree museum, charge all the folks a dollar and a half, just to see em. Cheers Davo.

[@mabsydney]

Good on you Rob for shining a light on Parks mis-management of the lands they have been trusted with.

[@atvcampingadventures1728]

Totally agree with you rob we stop buying parks passes years ago and going too the big parks. I grew up in the Derwent Valley near Ouse and the things we had seen parks doing would leave you wondering, they are a bunch of hypocrites . We support you 100% mate 👍👍👍

[@rossstanton5462]

Thank you for exposing this disgusting situation. Australia (and the world) should be up in arms over this!

[@alanthomson5331]

Thanks for the video Rob. Some politicians get off on being a pain in the arse. It's a total power trip. They forget that they're there to serve the people who vote them in. On my trip to Tassie, I won't be visiting any National Parks, I'll be taking your advice.

[@SmallWonda]

I just hope you take the time to stop at one gate house & tell them WHY - just to drive the point home - a little bit!

[@firetofork]

Mate this is absolutely perfect. I did a lap of Tassie and honestly I spent 1 hr in a national park and it was nowhere near as good as the rest of Tassie. fThank you for saying it and I'll be putting up my opinion next week.

[@neillodge9130]

Well said Rob we have the same problem with parks & wildlife here in W.A. where you can and can't go unless you pay which once was free !

[@philipgarlick]

Hi Rob can feel your frustration after taking my yacht up the Gordon River back in January all the way to sir John falls travelling at the designated 5 knots only to come back down the river and see the tourists boats heading along at full steam with no ais on so no one can track there speed, parks and wildlife put the damage blame for bank erosion on to private smaller boats that hardly make a ripple, keep up the good work love watching your videos

[@daniel1993aus]

You are 100% correct in your assessment of PWS and the current Liberal government here in Tasmania, Rob. I, like yourself, spend a lot of time out in the Tassie wilderness. As you mentioned, the Cradle Mountain area has certainly become a 'theme park'. Keep up the good fight. 👍

[@dur8349]

Rob, these “theme parks” are opening up everywhere now. NSW NPWS is currently taking feed back submissions on a draft plan of management for the Dorrigo- Bindarri & Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk master plans. This whole project is estimated to cost $56.4million. I said in my submission, “this is going to be another ‘Cradle Mountain / Overland Track’. NPWS are not a benevolent organisation. The are going to want a ‘return on investment’ for sure”. And what is happening in Tassie will be NSWs lead, no doubt there. Thank you again for showcasing Tassie as it should be.

[@lubyard6057]

Hi Rob, a word from the old and wise. I totally agree with you regarding your business licences. It is no more, no less than bastardisation to you. I know it happens and have seen it myself. As for the Minister, I greatly doubt that he knows half of what goes on in his offices. It has been a catch cry for more years than I care to remember, that they do not have the funds to do the work they are required to do. This I doubt as I see the multi million $ put into "paying tracks." etc. The only way I see people, groups, individuals etc. getting on with them is "to pee in their pockets". Ask any council in the state, what their relationship is with PW ? Pretty negative in most cases.. Keep up your work, from one who once was young and radical too.

[@RockTas]

Great to hear you on the radio this morning pity they read out 2 texts from people bagging KZbinrs! They need to have a good hard look at who is actually causing issues in Parks because it is not content creators!

[@davidapps2605]

They are a total disgrace. Shame on them !

[@markinnes9843]

100% Rob 👊 and a big thumbs uo to that member asking the question 👍👍👍

[@rustie4242]

Crown Land, State Forests, National Parks etc. belong to the Citizens of this country, not the gov departments........