Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002
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Character Range: 79059–82231

the Land Rights Act but management to date (including the composition of the Board and previous management plans) has been based on the principle, established when the park was first declared in 1979, of managing the whole park as if it is Aboriginal land.

    * Values important to Bininj/Mungguy, as well as other recognised values, need to be understood and protected.

    * People involved in decision-making should have equal access to accurate and relevant information.

    * Good communication is needed between the joint management partners so that expectations are understood and issues can be resolved.

    * The joint management relationship is a dynamic one and changes over time depending on the people involved and their expectations of, and aspirations for, joint management. Regular checks are needed to ensure joint management continues to be successful in the future.

    * The Board needs adequate resources to carry out its functions under the EPBC Act.

    * Bininj/Mungguy should be consulted appropriately to inform Board decisions.

    * Other stakeholders should be consulted in structured and timely ways as far as possible.

    * Consultation and decision-making processes need to be clear and consistently followed. Records of consultations and decisions need to be properly kept.

Policies

     4.1.1              Decision-making in the park will be consistent with:

        (a)      the purpose for which the park was declared
        (b)      the reserve management principles for the IUCN category 'national park'
        (c)       the vision and guiding principles (see page iii)
        (d)      the decision-making processes shown in Table 3
        (e)      consultation guidelines developed by the Board and NLC and reviewed from time to time
        (f)        the EPBC Act and other relevant legislation
        (g)      the Director's obligations under leases of Aboriginal land in the park.

     4.1.2              The Board will be supported through provision of:

        (a)      resources reasonably necessary for it to carry out its functions under the EPBC Act

        (b)      regular training on governance and leadership to support Board members in their legal and policy roles and responsibilities

        (c)       relevant and appropriate information to assist in making informed decisions in a timely manner, and in a culturally appropriate format (including with the use of an interpreter where possible).

     4.1.3              KRMAC and KTCC, established by and operating under terms of reference determined by the Board, will continue their roles until otherwise determined by the Board, and will be provided secretariat support.

     4.1.4              Where stakeholders' interests are likely to be affected by decisions (including decisions about strategies, plans and other documents that assist in the implementation of this plan), the Board and the Director will, as far as practicable:

        (a)      consult with stakeholders in a timely and structured way

        (b)      take the views of stakeholders into account before decisions are made

        (c)       provide the reasons for