Sorry for OT, but what? You (and others) live inside a National Park? Or is it an entire area, no fences and all?
That happens in the US, too, though it's rare. For example, when Shenandoah NP was opened, there were still a few people living on the land that refused to be kicked out. Also, I know a guy that lives in a similar situation: It's private land, but the only way to get to it without a boat or a helicopter is to drive through a national park. It was all kinds of fun for him when the government was shut down a few years back.
On topic: I'm glad it came to a friendly resolution. Setting aside the unusual situation of living in the national park, I understand why the parks charge professional photographers, but hobbyists and semi-pros get caught up in the wash. When the law is passed, the politicians are probably thinking about "big shot" Hollywood money, and the fee would just be a cost of doing business.