The disparity between the local govt fining people for small scale drone use but allowing the logging of thousand year old trees is mind boggling.

@Ghostontherun

11 ай бұрын

Any government goes for low hanging fruit.

@goodday126

11 ай бұрын

Rich people cut down 1,000 year old trees. It's like electricity price tiering, it only hurts poor and middle income people. Rich people aren't affected.

@jerrythomas1977

11 ай бұрын

Once is not them making money they dont want no one else to

@nunyabusiness9404

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like they care more about controlling people, while they rape the land.

@nunyabusiness9404

11 ай бұрын

But then again, most in that area of the world are unarmed....with the illusion of freedom. They control you.

As a disabled person I live vicariously through your channel and it fills in alot of my time. Your channel and other KZread channels have gotten me out of a lot of dark places. This is absolutely rediculous, whoever is making these calls needs to snap out of it. It's your livelihood and you are also bringing tassies beauty to the world. Thank you Levi and I hope this sorts itself out sooner rather than later.

@officialtassieboysprospecting

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much great to here the positive influence I’ve been

@TG.34295

11 ай бұрын

@@officialtassieboysprospecting No thank you Levi...🙏

@metricstormtrooper

11 ай бұрын

Me too, I'm too damaged by arthritis to do it myself, I really love what you and rob do.

@johnharrop5530

11 ай бұрын

I’m the same ,an incomplete paramedic this content Definitely has got me out of the dark places , I can see why as they don’t want a mini gold rush

@shaddr_4975

11 ай бұрын

This.

They should be paying you both a commission on the amount of tourism you bring in.

@horacepinker6578

11 ай бұрын

And they should give you a title of Ambassador of Tasmania. Diplomatic immunity film what you want hehe. But honestly they should have exemptions for small business operators where income from said footage doesn't exceed $100k

@tonybruce

11 ай бұрын

Yes, i'm sure its in the millions. anecdotal at best.

@andrewnorgrove6487

11 ай бұрын

Too Right Levi has done more for tourism and the state or Tasmania than most government agency's or the like , its shameful

@jimbothesailor4217

11 ай бұрын

What are you talking about? Honestly. They're good videos, but there's no way he's having an impact on tourism. @@andrewnorgrove6487

@LordOfTheThings

10 ай бұрын

For real. I was never going to tassie, now I’m booking a trip there

Hope Parks and Wildlife treat you fairly and appreciate your professionalism and the fact you take us along on your adventures so we too can appreciate the beauty of our Parks in locations most of us would never see, keep up the good work and look forward to your continuing adventures cheers Mark Stewart

Hi Levi, with everything you’ve had to go through in the past few years this is the last you and your family need. Your a good man doing the right thing and shining a bright light on Tasmania, your remorseful of you small mistakes and hopefully the draconian bureaucrats can see you do way more good than harm. Look forward to seeing you back sniping asap. Cheers mate.

@TwoFingeredMamma

11 ай бұрын

But they are "Draconian" meaning they are acting like beings from the Draco star system. They do not have the human ability of empathy. They typically like to find 100% of people guilty of their made up laws but have to let a few off the hook every now and then to make the slave system look fair. The only way to defeat them is to learn witchcraft (the use of words aka spells). You see your NAME is your N A ME (enemy).

@trudytaylor1365

11 ай бұрын

Well said 👏😁 it was everything I was thinking but couldn't word like you 👏

@arcticmorning

11 ай бұрын

Liberal government in taz don't care.. they will offer a plea bargain if Levi hands over his gold

You & Rob have both done so much for Tassie tourism and showcasing the beautiful countryside, so many people are behind you both both and supporting you to get things working for you. Hopefully P&W work with you rather than against you.

@rickshearer6359

10 ай бұрын

I wouldn't count on a fair shake!

It boils my blood the amount that of rules put on us today that we don’t even know about. Thank God these people weren’t our Pioneers as we’d be nowhere. Park Management gone crazy !!

@jaxr2958

3 ай бұрын

Pioneers that just eradicated inconvenient native species?

Best of luck to you Levi and Rob. I hope you can get it sorted and start posting videos again. I really enjoy your historical stuff where you retrace the old timer's steps. Cheers, Ken.

Youve got our support. Rob’s ABC news article really hit the mark. Don’t let these bureaucrats grind you down. Change the law you’ve done nothing wrong.😂

@shaddr_4975

11 ай бұрын

@@numbercruncher6242 Are you going bush to find some gold? No. You people are the reason this situation exist. See it on social media, then turn them in for no legitimate reason what so ever, other then to get your dopamine tingle wet. Fk off.

@JohnMillar5312

11 ай бұрын

@@numbercruncher6242 And they allow destruction of old growth forests that’s worse

@viking_nor

11 ай бұрын

Right😂 if anyone could drive wherever they wanted, Tasmania would soon look like shit. Doesn't take much. But they should have a simple application for content creators. That was bullshit. Wait for months to film yourself in a river makes no sense.

@TheSharkGirls

11 ай бұрын

Because we really need to make sure those trees......oh yeah, the ones on the back of trucks....@@numbercruncher6242

@xMoSicc

11 ай бұрын

@@numbercruncher6242 Dream on. They just want their share. Government is equal to mafia. Greetings from Germany...

Levi I'm so sorry you've had to go through all of this. The adventures that you take us on is so amazing & educational. I wish you all the best so your viewers get to see more of your adventures.

Here in Tasmania, it's a huge battle just to stop industry to stop demolishing the ancient old growth forests! And here they are making an example out of Levi and Rob for.... burning dead twigs from a standing tree.

@terry8728

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

@einfelder8262

11 ай бұрын

Liberal gov't all about kowtowing to big business. Small people are attacked liberally with Robodebt schemes and fining people who want to stay off the dole by running a small business.

@tassiegirl50

11 ай бұрын

Hmmm agree, something just doesn’t sound right about that…

@glennbrown1961

11 ай бұрын

BUT it's the Tas. Government that drives the timber industry....woodchip everything or burn it. They even had to change the name cos the old one was toxic!

@MadMarlin1964

10 ай бұрын

I would enjoy seeing the communications of the government representatives for the past year and a half. Including their personal communications just to see the development of their case.

Well said Levi, you've did yourself proud. A lot of people would blow up over all of this, but you have chose to educate everyone so that we can still go in and use these areas, and not destroy these beautiful areas. Thank you Levi, looking forward to Rob and yourself putting out more great videos. Cheers Salty Dingo

@w8stral

11 ай бұрын

ARE you this dumb? He did not CHOOSE to do this, he was FORCED to do this or more than likely get slammed with MASSIVE fines... or I should say even MORE massive fines. This is how government authoritarians work. And public lands... should be public, not behind paywalls for only the rich who can afford to jump through hoops.

@h2s142

11 ай бұрын

Its called social engineering he was threatened into doing this film by the authoritarian government.

Well done Levi. It's great to adhere to the rules. The trouble I have; is that the rules can be very overstepping. Here in America, lands such as that belong to We The People. We fund it, therefore, it belongs to us. We hire those who oversee the land. In turn, bit by bit, bite by bite, they take over. As for not being able to take dead-standing vegetation, are they aware that by doing so, you decrease the possibility of wildfires? That's a fact! It's almost as if they want everything to burn based on recent events around the world. And, it has happened there as well. Hope you get it all sorted out. You have top-notch videos that I truly enjoy, and drool over due to the gold you find!

@jaxr2958

3 ай бұрын

Here in Australia, 'we the people', support Parks and Wildlife in preserving our wild spaces though. No-one wants waterways ripped apart by dredges and sluices except a small minority exploiting for minimal gold. Sure one guy may rip up a bank for $50-$500-$1000 gold flakes. What is the real $ cost of the damage to that bank. Sure removing a deadwood may be fine, but what if it's a habitat, is the person removing it educated to know?

You have been a godsend for me. Sniping in freezing water, camping out while taking reasonable precautions to avoid campfires going wrong. Cleaning up and leaving nothing but footprints behind. Sometimes Bureau-ocracy gets a bit out of hand. You are in Tasmania, land of the convicts. Tell them to stick it where it fits.

@c-ptsd46

11 ай бұрын

Yep stick where fits without lube.

Thanks for the update. I think you and Rob set a good example of how to conduct yourself in the bush you also do a good job of promoting Tasmania. I have seen a lot of our state through you camera that I wouldn’t otherwise get to see thanks. It’s sad that things have become so restrictive none of us who enjoy the bush want to trash the place

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

APART from settting dangerous fires and breaking environmental laws.

@rohanstebbings3579

11 ай бұрын

They did no harm

Dude I think if we just go back to finding like half a gram each trip we should be fine 😂😂

@48thstateprospecting

11 ай бұрын

😳😂😂😂

Im sorry but thats just abuse of power absolutely ridiculous, how have you delt with the gold being claimed by royal reptiles? You and ur mate are world class in every aspect and deserve a actual tv show

@TwoFingeredMamma

11 ай бұрын

We've got one that can see!!! 🤣

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

Actually in most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home. The laws are to protect the environment, not make money for KZreadrs..

@TwoFingeredMamma

11 ай бұрын

@@BassMatt1972 Sadly this one can't see just yet. 😵‍💫

@sofascialistadankulamegado1781

11 ай бұрын

No abuse of power at all. It's great that our country and its natural environments are being protected by the state. I like offroading but what has concerned me is the destruction caused by big 4 wheeler rigs tearing up bushland when a perfectly good track and existing challenging tracks are there. I worry that offroading will become illegal because of the abuse of thoughtless people. We won't be able to enjoy our country because of a few fools.

The parks and wildlife are abusing their authority taking photos for commercial gain is fine in most of the free world, its just money grabbing. As for the drones, I understand controlling the landing and use of aircraft, but applying the same standard to small drones is crazy. You and Rob have done more to promote Tasmania than the official tourism department. The government needs to rein in the parks and wildlife.

I really hope you got a good attorney right away. “Once they spoke to me … I began to sympathize with them” That’s heartbreaking to hear. Textbook Stockholm Syndrome language. So sad.

@robbot9877

11 ай бұрын

Stockholm Syndrome from a few minute talk really? I think it's more likely they were making valid points why these laws exist and Levi is intelligent enough to understand them.

@jaxr2958

3 ай бұрын

Last thing we want is attorneys making it harder for Parks and Wildlife to protect the environment these guys and yourself are enjoying.

You, my friend, are not a criminal, Levi. You're the farthest thing there is away from a criminal, Levi. ❤

Thanks for the update Levi. While the rules do seem over the top , youre handling it extremely professionally and reasonably. Hang tough mate and perservere - what you do is incredible and brings a LOT of joy to a LOT of people 🙏

Your deadset honestly is appreciated even if I think it's still a bit ridiculous and seems like it was just slightly discrimintory towards yourself and Rob, as you said, you weren't aware you were doing the wrong thing the good majority of the time, it's good you're putting it out there for others I can imagine there'd be a few sweating after seeing what's happened with you guys, I hope to see all your usual content again soon (withdrawals over here) and hope it's fairly smooth sailing for you guys, we are all supporting you 😊

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

Ahh ignorance isnt a plea.. I mentioened this to them nearly 18 months ago. Ignored.. In most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home, especially in Crown Land.

@laurafoster297

11 ай бұрын

@BassMatt1972 Im not sure what you're talking about, in everything I've seen nothing that they have been charged with was for Prospecting itself and as far as I'm aware they have the appropriate licences, it was for behaviour within the parks, drone use, fires, driving off tracks and the filming without a licence which they've owned up to and stated either that they were or were not aware of the rules and I believe them both to be truthful. I have never seen either of them use mechanical gear aside from dive compressor, and I have not seen either of them "destroy" rock bed, they clear the crevices in search of gold, I believe them both to be very respectful to the places they visit to be honest... you make it sound like they're destroying the place, have you ever watched any of their content or are you someone not as successful with their knickers in a twist?

@timothydeyoung5653

11 ай бұрын

I agree

@WheresWinks

11 ай бұрын

​@@BassMatt1972what mechanical gear does he used to extract material?

@officialtassieboysprospecting

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Laura we appreciate the support and we will get through this 👊🏼

I wouldn't even know a thing about Tasmania without your show!

Don't worry boys we will still be here when your ready,till then no stress😊

@Jsanon00

11 ай бұрын

Probably not though, months of inactivity ruins the algorithm for the channel and future uploads will get much less reach than they would have without the inactivity.

@jonathanhodgkin6546

11 ай бұрын

@@Jsanon00 well ' your a negative Nelly,weather it's true or not in your opinion,some of us will not give up on these guys.

I’m so sorry that you’ve had to deal with this Levi, but as usual, you handle it with tact and grace. I hope they don’t drag their chains and get that license to you more quickly! We love watching your adventures! 🫶🙂

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

um, its his fault he didnt have one not theirs..

I’m sorry to hear all of this. Thinking of you and Rob and sending positive vibes for the future. My son and I absolutely love your channel and cannot wait till you are up and running again ❤

Thanks for making such a level-headed and transparent video. Not only does it show that you *want* to do the right thing, it also helps to show Parks where change is needed, and the general public *why* most of the rules are in place. Love that you acknowledge that most of those rules make sense, and help to protect the awesome places around you. Just that there should be an option to make videos without having to be a production company.

Jealousy.... that's all it is. Great to see you showing your calm and level thinking nature during these ridiculous times. Onwards and upwards, looking forward to future videos back here in the UK 👍

@sofascialistadankulamegado1781

11 ай бұрын

It's not jealousy mate. It doesn't take much to completely f$&K up the Australian bush. Didn't you listen to Levy? Drones when they get lost in bushland become a fire risk from the battery that will eventually age, discharge, become unstable and likely start a chemical breakdown. We have this problem occurring close to where we are living but fortunately the fire department puts out the fires. Over in Tassie, it would take days for hundreds of fire staff to group and put out an uncontrolled bush fire. We already got a horrifying experience in 2019 on the east coast. It was like a nightmare mate. So many people dead, so many unique natural habitats with thousands of acres simply gone forever. I revisited a bushfire affected site recently and it's still just ashes. Soil was too alkaline to support plant life and with the rains that followed, every last possibility of regeneration was washed away. Over time the small plants will grow back, but the trees and wildlife will take a hundred years or more. We will never forget 2019.

@markandrews6054

9 ай бұрын

@@sofascialistadankulamegado1781 Coming from a guy who most likely drives a car or truck and in all likelihood like everyone else goes over the speed limit everyday by one or two miles per hour breaking the law and putting everyone's safety at risk, whether they be other motorists or pedestrians, I and others will take your ridiculous comments with a whopping pinch of salt for the hypocrisy you represent.

Tall poppy syndrome Levi , I’ve watched both you and Rob now for a while nothing but care and respect for our state and it’s beautiful wilderness - not to mention the free advertising worth millions $$$ About time Parks and Wildlife got with the times 😢

*Massive learning curve and this is highly educational and informative and important 🙌* Glad they were as cooperative as you were. Keep your chin up ,best wishes always

You guys have shared with us amazing places that most of us have never seen. But never forget that Australia was not only founded on convict transportation but their jailers ALSO came along for the ride. The same mentality that thrives in bureaucracy.

As always, the real outlaws that do the actual damage aren't watching this or caring what the minutiae of the laws are. They will do what they want. The Bureaucracy always goes for the easy targets, like you and Rob....meanwhile the bad guys have another beer.

@insAneTunA

11 ай бұрын

Nonsense.

@ep5796

11 ай бұрын

@jimgriffith's9071 You are absolutely correct it seems that your country and mine have the same problems internally. You just have a better way of saying it kudos to you. It's all about lining the pockets of the decision makers. You got to have them permits That's the only way the rulemakers get their money. Same thing in this country. Corruption runs deep in every country

That freedom thing is a tricky subject, isn’t it mate. Sorry to hear about this run in with the law. Really enjoyed your beautiful videos, and if anything, these parks police should be paying you for all the amazing footage of the beautiful country you live and adventure in. Chin up and play their game, so we can see more gold docs. Cheers.

Huge supporter of your work mate. Even though I don’t comment much I’m following every video you release waiting for it come out, I love you work. 2 year ago my fiancé was hit by a car resulting in a brain injury, 2 half months in a coma, and now a lengthy recovery. During this tough time I’m my life your videos have helped me clear the head and zone out when I couldn’t get out to snipe myself. It saddens and angers me to see you have to go through this after knowing the hard work you put in to produce epic videos, really hope you sort this out soon with minimal effects to your livelihood and family life. Love your bro, battle this out and come back bigger and better 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@tassiegirl50

11 ай бұрын

❤

I have never seen you do anything but respect the land, admire the natural beauty, and do your sniping. They should be lauding you for bringing the natural beauty of Tasmania's back country to the world. I do get that that they need to have rules to keep the land as it is....and one great way to do this is to team up with folks like yourself. I hope the fines were minimal, and I do not care if this video was a 'condition' of greatly reduced fines, as it does serve the public good (it looked kinda like a hostage video, TBH🙂) Please keep bringing the wilds of Tasmania, and the gold, to those of us that will probably never get there in person.

Thanks for updating us on how the situation is working out. I've always felt that you and Rob are very respectful and appreciative of the environment so any lapses in following the rules was unintentional. Good on you and Rob for working this out with Parks and Wildlife.

These buggers should be paying YOU guys ! I’ve never wanted to do a trip to Tassie as much as I have now after seeing Rob and your vids ! The scenery and sheer beauty that you guys capture is amazing !

Hope they did not bankrupt you with their fines. Wish you and Rob all the success getting the paperwork done asap. Take care and keep living the dream, cross the ditch and send us some more videos of gold in Aussie

I'm a tree hugger and I enjoy your videos. Your appreciation of nature has certainly come through. Many of those laws were put in place to protect those lands from abuses, but a few of the laws do need some updating. I'm glad to see you being responsible with all of this, and encouraging others to do the same. Thanks again for your content.

I've commented so many times on the quality of your videos showing the beautiful country. I can only hope that the Parks service recognizes the innocence of your adventures and shows good grace.

Levi, I'm glad you are getting things sorted out, it's a bummer but unfortunately ignorance is not an excuse when it comes to laws, even outdated ones (at least here in the US). Hope you guys get back into making videos and doing what you love, thanks for the update, and stay strong!

You're a good man and an inspiration to us all in the prospecting world Levi. Hope you and Rob are back up and running soon. Unfortunately , that's just the world we all live now mate. Enjoy it before it gets worse and keep the ball rolling best you can.

Thank you for the update. Your humbleness shines through in this situation.😊

Hi Levi... Your youtube channel is one of the best out there. Your one of the most respected people getting around and such an advocate for the Tasmanian wilderness. Yep, we need rules to protect our national parks and heritage areas but your approach is always respectful and loving of our environment. Hope it all works out and they help you jump through the requirements to run such as an awesome educational experience for thousands of people.

It's crazy how you can watch all these Canadian channels and they're out there in the most beautiful landscapes imaginable and they're lighting fires, catching fish, camping where they want, canoeing down rivers into lakes all they want. Yet in Tassie... THIS.

@richardbrown9344

11 ай бұрын

Yes thats why their rules are there to be ignored...

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

and thats why Canada is ON FKN FIRE..

@menacreekflowerhouse854

10 ай бұрын

@@BassMatt1972 most of the fires were lit by arsonists, many were arrested paid actors to promote "climate change" time to turn off your TV , your starting to believe their ("PROGRAM)-ING"

Hey man, i have mad respect for you and your family, the way you work, your humbleness and just being an all round goodkunt. You n Rob have helped me thru my shet times with your content coincidentaly and cant thank you enough for what you do. chinup bud ❤

Levi, I’m sorry to hear you are dealing with such a bureaucratic headache. I would like you to know that what I see in your prospecting videos is man of integrity, and one who cares deeply for his beautiful Tasmanian home. I appreciate the fact that I never have to worry about the content of your videos. Watching the way you construct your videos is like reading a good book you don’t want to put down. Please don’t be downhearted about the issues you are facing. In the end you will be known as a good man who balances prospecting with land management protection. My family calls you the Jacque Cousteau of the smaller waterways in Tasmania. My 15 year old grandson now says, “woo” when he is excited about something, just like you do.

@tassiegirl50

11 ай бұрын

❤

Greetings and support from Turkey. I never find the things done about you right, your methods inspire many people. I hope they get rid of the mistake they made as soon as possible.

Hey Levi, there are so many of us that live for the very same adventure that you do. But very few of us have the skill and patience to document and share it all. So keep it up, we'll all get behind you on this one! We absolutely love following your expeditions! About the 4x4 enthusiasts, it surprised me to hear you say that having big tyres and enjoying a challenge is "doing the wrong thing". I love the outdoors, and I enjoy so many different activities in it. 4x4ing being one of them. The tracks are there to be driven, and like you say, there is often an easy line and a hard line on tracks. How come those who choose to drive the hard line are doing the wrong thing? Using that logic, someone in a Subaru forester who only drives on gravel roads could then very well say the same thing to you in your 4by doing the easier 4x4 tracks. Just wanted to share my thoughts on that one, as i believe we're all on the same team, as long as we respect the outdoors, take our rubbish home, only drive marked tracks, and use common sense, which is what the vast majority of 4x4 enthusiasts do, it should be happy days 👍. All the best to you and your family in what seems a pretty busy and stressful time 😊👍

@treeturtle9378

11 ай бұрын

I think he’s referring to a small minority, we’ve all seen them out there tearing the place to bits.

After 3 years of research, it was interesting to learn none of these laws we are governed by are actually laws but rules, and all of these rules require the consent of each person they are being applied to unless there is a contract in place between the two parties such as a permit or license. There is also two dictionaries in play, the Oxford Dictionary the people use and the Blacks Law Dictionary the authorities and Legal system use, which is designed to fool the people into giving consent to the rules by changing the meaning of words, such as the word MUST actually means MAY. No government authority has any power over any person, but this is not an avenue to go down without a lot of research and a full understanding of the subject first.

Your candor speaks for itself. Kudos for the way you handled this and for your effort to educate.

Thanks for the informative video, I am glad to see that parks and wildlife are willing to let you use this as a way to educate others. I hope that they will work with you and Rob and y'all can continue to video your adventures. I love seeing the videos and pictures of Tasmania. I am not able to travel so this allows me to see other parts of the world. Thanks again and hope to see you back at it soon.

As a fellow prospector we support you 👍🇺🇸⚒️🪨🏴‍☠️🇳🇿👍

Great work mate, love your video well done 👏

It must be heart warming for you and Rob to hear all those supportive comments we all seem to share similar thoughts on life and our constant struggle with bureaucracy.

Thanks for the heads up Eli. Not like the good ol’ days!!!

Wondered how long it would take them to catch up with you guys. As prospectors in Tassie we have all been there. Just live your life man. Screw them.

@richardbrown9344

11 ай бұрын

Exactly screw the tyrants...

Well explained and respectful.

Good on you Levi and thanks for letting us know 👍. Both you and Rob are doing a great job of taking us on your adventures. You're real good story tellers. Tasmania is nothing like what I've seen here in the USA and I've been to close to 40 states. My Dad was in the army and he drove us across the US 8 times. I love your country in general and Tassie in particular. Keep on keeping on bro. I'll be watching.

I so appriciate our coverage and honesty of balancing your passion and the regulations. Great move. I think it's really important for KZread creators to follow regional and municipal rules not just about resource collection but also interactions with land, water and heritage sites. I hope that you and Parks are able to come to an agreement, I love watching your channel and am excited about how considerations of regulations will provide rich and informative content.

I think Tassie needs to chill up a bit on there rules 😅

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

Actually in most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home. The laws are to protect the environment, not make money for KZreadrs..

@trentbarter

11 ай бұрын

​@@BassMatt1972how many times are you going to reply with this statement 'Karen'

@Jsanon00

11 ай бұрын

Do you have a loicence for that drone and to dive for that gold?

@lukexploration1446

11 ай бұрын

@@Jsanon00 I don’t need them i’m not old enough lol

What a bloody joke. You and Rob care for and respect the enviroment, which provides us with entertainment and promotes Tasmanian tourism. Parks and wildlife should be ashamed of themselves.

@officialtassieboysprospecting

11 ай бұрын

We do mate but rules are rules and I can’t set an example if I can’t continue to film so I gotta do what ever it takes for now

The news is a bit heartbreaking. Your videos have always been intriguing to me to see the beauty and splendor of Tasmania. It's halfway around the world and a far cry different than Western Colorado, USA. I have lived in a former gold mining town and enjoyed all of your adventures. Look forward to your new videos and good luck.😊

Y'all are awesome! I can't believe the way they came at you guys. They definitely could have handled this a lot better. Please don't give up, we love what y'all are doing and you are great stewards for Tasmania. It wasn't until I started watching your videos that I gained a desire to come and visit Tasmania. Keep up the great work, and we will continue to come and support you. 🤠👍

All I can say is it's totally insane. What is this world coming to? Soon, you will need a license to breathe just crazy.

@geosid1696

11 ай бұрын

Carbon Tax - we already pay to fnn breathe.

@menacreekflowerhouse854

10 ай бұрын

correction .....you will be paying carbon tax every time you exhale

Sounds just like another money grab, sitting back in there offices thinking about who they can hit up next for a few bucks. I've never heard of half them rules you read out, they make the rules as they go to raise a bit more revenue. Keep at it Levi don't give up to this crap.

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

In most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home. The laws are to protect the environment, not make money for KZreadrs..

@mattwhyte7590

11 ай бұрын

@BassMatt1972 I just think for a fella to put so much effort into picking a few flecks of gold out of the creeks and river beds should be given a little slack, ive never seen him destroy and river beds or dig out and divert the water corse, if you followed up behind where he's been I'd doubt you would find any evidence of him even being there. You can't shift much ground with a creviceing tool and a sniffer. A average winter rain in the tassie high country would rip up more rocks than Levi could in a few years. All I see is quality film work , epic locations with a good bit of lost history thrown in for good luck. Hes Kept us entertained for years.

@markgardiner1613

11 ай бұрын

​@@BassMatt1972you're really sounding like a broken record. Give it a rest!

Love your honesty Levi, and your take it on the chin and move on attitude. You do some great work sharing the raw beauty of Tasmania with thousands of viewers online. Hope your dilemmas are remedied quickly so we can see more sniping and other adventures.

Thanks for the update and info. Look forward to seeing more of your great content in the future. Hopefully your high profile and popularity around the world will motivate them to update their archaic systems. Thanks Levi.

Sounds like Tyranny to me, sorry to hear Levi.

@dartmart9263

11 ай бұрын

So true. This video almost felt like witnessing a good friend get publicly “confessed”, sheared and shamed during China’s “cultural revolution”. So sad. But I guess that’s what our American ancestors fought and won a war against, whether they knew it at the time or not. Thanks to Levi, I had Tasmania up high on my bucket list, of places to visit before I died. Removed it from the list now. None of my tourist dollars will go to support such tyranny. Looks like Australia is just as bad as Canada.

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

what a load of GARBAGE In most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home. The laws are to protect the environment, not make money for KZreadrs..

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

WE DONT WANT YOU HERE REDNECK..

@bringbacktheoldnormal1614

11 ай бұрын

@@BassMatt1972 ok Karen

@adamcotterill122

10 ай бұрын

@@bringbacktheoldnormal1614 you said it bro 🤣. Mr bass every state has different laws buddy boy so you are in correct but I'll be happy to post you up the actually laws for every state if you like then you will have the right info to be a Darren instead of a Karen. Peace

so all 4 adventure , 4wd 247 and all the other 4x4 youtubers broke the laws too will they be fined as well

@jesswilson366

11 ай бұрын

And all the sailing channels. And the other various bushwalking ones. And the photographers…

Thankyou as always. So glad the channel will live on and I hope this doesn't cost you too much.

Taxing the air we breathe a carbon tax 🤬

@user-wf4pq9xf2w

11 ай бұрын

Lov your thoughts 😜❣👹

I think this video will definitely help others. I know your love and respect for the outdoors is genuine and your intentions were always good. I also hope the parks service is aware of this and is fair in their judgement as well as making a simplified, affordable way for you and others to continue your adventures. Well done sir.

Way to take the high road, Levi. Encourage change with their bureaucracy not appropriate for the smaller operators who are not causing the larger problems. Thanks for sharing your awareness now.

Thanks for sharing this video Levi. But I have to say that except from the fire, all the other reasons are bulls...t! I know that everyone should respect the law, but some of these laws seems to be outdated. I live in Greece, and a few Australian friends from Adelaide came here for vacation. We discussed about Australia, and they were amazed that I knew a lot about Tasmania, which, as they said, many Australian kids even forget to draw on the Australian map! I told them that there are a couple of Tassie guys like you and Rob who make Tasmania and of course Australia very well-known globally, and that they could be the best representatives of Tasmania's tourism industry, ambassadors of Tasmanian heritage and healthy "influencers" to younger generations. And Tasmania's beauty should be shared in all over the world. Beauty cannot be hidden for long...

@menacreekflowerhouse854

10 ай бұрын

Wait for the next raft of Laws to come out from the United Nations, soon you will only be prospecting on how to get out of your 15 min city in your over priced useless electric car. Park Management? give me a brake , their gate keepers for the U.N read agenda 2030 on the U.N website .....very telling

Do What the car/hoon youtube channels do and only film in "mexico"

I feel your pain , I’m metal detecting here in Northern California and doing quite well so consequently we did a lot of handwork, digging. So Forest Service found our activity and put up a game cam to monitor us , since then we have done a lot of reclamation work and scaled back our operations. Not in trouble but the authorities are watching us closely here as well. Jus do the right things and we will be able to continue mining! Good luck all!

Fair call.. hopefully once you sort out those blips you can get back to exploring in nature amongst beautiful scenery! Good to hear from you again 🙏

Alternatively f#$k the government... you have the right to remain silent. If it takes them 3 mnths to do an application, good luck to them proving exactly where you are when filming. Welcome to the land of the tyrannical laws. As Kerry Packer said, 'how about when you make a new law you repeal an old one. This idea of making law on top of law on top of law, all it does is takes away our freedoms' (paraphrased)

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

NO.. FK this stupid attitude.. Actually in most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home. THE LAWS ARE THERE TO PROTECT THE FKN ENVIRONMENT, not make money for KZreadrs..

It's the people's land An should be for our use

@TwoFingeredMamma

11 ай бұрын

It belongs to reptile beings kiddo, don't fool yourself. You are just a tenant in this realm.

@BassMatt1972

11 ай бұрын

Actually in most States what he does is illegal, without an actual Mining License and Lease. No Mechanical gear to be used for "prospecting" in SA and no destyroying of rock beds and removing soil to take home. The laws are to protect the environment, not make money for KZreadrs..

@jaxr2958

3 ай бұрын

Which people? Majority like the rules we have.

Thanks for the heads up and the positive attitude towards all the set backs friend. I always liked your appreciation and mindset on your future and past histories of Tasmania. Thankful your staying positive to bringing more content to the platform. You have always pushed yourself through the set backs and troubled times in your life. Your great creator and a superb creator. Your content is appreciated by many. Pushing foreword I hope they can see all the comments and inspiration that your content has created for your country. There are many of your vids that have showed a appreciation for your surroundings. Wishing you the best on this set back that has crossed your path to push forward. Stay strong and please know we all care and appreciate you and Rob for sharing your passion with us viewers. 💪👊✌️❤️‍🩹⚒️⚒️⚒️

You and Rob are the best of bringing the people to the history of Tazzy. Sorry that you are getting such a hard time. Discovery channel couldn't do a better job at it. Tourist has increased because of you guys. Now your viewers are truly pissed and will not be coming there. How else can you see the history of Tazzy . national news even. Thanks again for sharing this and God bless you and yours always. Please stay safe out there

A crime requires a victim, please bring forth the victim making the claims against you...

@shaddr_4975

11 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@Moz29

11 ай бұрын

No it doesn’t

@allanmaccaul1465

11 ай бұрын

@@Moz29 yes it does, that's how law works.. Always has.. Now you could be a brainwashed slave that believes in legislation but that's for entities...

Put this towards your fines mate, This is so petty and you & Rob are easy targets.

@tassiegirl50

11 ай бұрын

❤

@officialtassieboysprospecting

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Rodney much appreciated

A women-in-fire training exchange program accidentally set Banff National Park ablaze after a prescribed burn went “out of control.”

My wife and I are considering a trip to Tassie from NZ because of videos like yours and a couple of other KZreadrs, not only are your videos entertaining they are doing great things for tourism for that part of Aussie. Good luck with the necessary licenses. 👍🏻

After that long list of “illegal activities” I have only this to say to you Levi …. Get out of that totalitarian cesspool. Come over here (to USA, not California or the other sphincter holes), but to the states that won’t stifle initiative and where you’ll actually be appreciated!

Fuck , can't do anything in tas, blowing their tourism , it would have been the only way I would have visited Tas but fuc dat,,,,, you and Rob should move to aus and continue

@prospector667

11 ай бұрын

NSW to fly a drone and film you only need approval and permission from national parks and wildlife

@jaxr2958

3 ай бұрын

@@prospector667 Commercially, I think not. You need a license for that.

I'm sorry to hear about the recent stress you had to go through to learn what you have learned, but I very much appreciate that you are sharing your learnings here for us to better understand. I'll be moving to Australia soon and would not have knows about the requirement to get a license to film a simple KZread video. A recent search for Queensland apparently shows me it's ok so long as it involves less than 10 people, and I hope Tasmania can follow up with a similar approachable rule that can apply to the many KZreadrs that promote Tourism for the parks. It's amazing how many things I'm discovering are done simply for Tax reasons and not what's actually going to make the most sense. It's a cluster f#(k but were lucky we don't live in some areas of the world where things are much, much worse...

Dude, sorry you had to go through all that..Some of that seems rather petty, while others stuff I can see their point. In the end, I think you are a great ambassador to your country and you have shown us just how beautiful rural Tazzie is. No doubt you are a good steward of the environment. Keep it up Levi. Greetings from Gold Country California.

you have obviously offended a dirty greenie, and they have demanded that action be taken against you.

@officialtassieboysprospecting

11 ай бұрын

Quite a few I’d say but I certainly need to take care with what I do, which I felt I’d mostly done my best with in the past

Wow so we in communist australia... Looks like we not far off snother eurrka stock aid australia wide to show we the little ppl have had enough

@AussieSwagAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Ask them for proof of ownership rob. If they can't bad luck ask them what jurisdiction they have over you n your soul.

@AussieSwagAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Beauracry gone over board.

@AussieSwagAdventures

11 ай бұрын

So they have boundaries clearly fenced n marked do they ??

@AussieSwagAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Fire 8s a human right mate specially for cooking

@AussieSwagAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I stand corrected then thank you. Still doesn't change the fact every where you look things aren't getting better n we went allowed to do anything

I really miss your content so I hope this is all sorted so you can continue showcasing your country’s beauty as you entertain us with your amazing adventures.

Thanks for the honesty and education - hope it all blows over and you can kick goals and make videos - we all love them

I was drawn to your channel by the sniping (my favorite) and have also loved the freedom you seemed to have to roam that amazing wilderness. Sounds like the government wants you to jump through some hoops because they see you may be coming up a little bit ... and they always want a piece of the pie. Keep filming, I am going to keep watching!!

On top of all that..!!! You can’t even sell your gold in Tasmania legally..!! Thanks for sharing this information Livi.. Cheers.

Thanks for the update, was wondering what was going on and praying you & your fam was all good. 😎👍💖

Hang in there Levi, there is always a way fwd even if life seems impossible in the moment. Persistence always pays off. Love your work! 👍

You have responded positively , there should not be any reason as to why they can not give you a interim permit as it is your income !

All I have to say is you inspire me,fight hard levi💪✊