Tourism approvals

The Government of Western Australia is committed to the responsible development of the state’s tourism potential.
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Tourism Attractions Case Management

Developing tourism products, attractions and infrastructure – whether big or small – may require a variety of government approvals and regulatory requirements. No two tourism products are the same and the range of approvals you may need depends on the type and scale of the product, the location/s, and infrastructure requirements.

Tourism WA's Tourism Attractions Case Management (PDF, 821KB) framework helps proponents of new attractions, especially those that will have a significant impact on the State’s tourism industry, navigate the relevant approval processes. The framework aims to provide support to the tourism sector, not to add another layer of bureaucracy. This approach is not about removing approval processes or cutting corners, but ensuring proponents get an outcome in a reasonable timeframe.

The Tourism Attractions Case Management team can help with these processes or direct you to other government agencies that can provide assistance.

Useful Information

The links below direct you to specific information to help you understand the approvals required for:

  • Aboriginal tourism experiences
  • Tourism activities in National Parks and Conservation Reserves
  • Tourism activites in and around the Swan and Canning Rivers

Note that each Local Government area has a unique set of approval processes. The WA Local Government Association has more information about the local government area/s relevant to your project.