Kakadu National Park | Research permit
Application form | Phone enquiries: 08 8938 1140 | E-mail enquiries: kakadu.permits@environment.gov.au
About this permit
You will need to apply for a permit to conduct research in a Commonwealth park or reserve under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
If you intend to obtain biological resources from a Commonwealth area for the purpose of research and development on any genetic resources, or biochemical compounds, comprising or contained in the biological resources, you will also need to obtain a permit under Part 8A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000. Find out more.
If you need further information, Contact the Natural and Cultural Programs project officer:
Natural and Cultural Programs Project Officer
Kakadu National Park
PO Box 71
Jabiru NT 0886
Phone: +61 (08) 8938 1155
Fax: +61 (08) 8938 1115
Email: kakadunationalpark@environment.gov.au
Please note: Applicants should give as much notice as possible. It is recommended that at least six weeks notice is provided for minor projects.
A minimum of three months may be necessary for some projects, particularly those involving Aboriginal people or requiring access to restricted areas.
Download the permit application form
This permit application form is available as a PDF.
- Permit to conduct research and/or collect specimens application form (PDF - 86 KB)
- N.B. This application MUST be accompanied with a 1:250,000 topographic map with identifiable place names, roads, land marks and river systems to allow clear identification of the proposed study sites - an example map is here (PDF - 318 KB)
If you are unable to access this permit application form, please contact us to organise a suitable alternative format.
