Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 78896–81784

Council or the Community regarding the ownership, occupation, use, administration, management or control of the park,

the Lease is deemed to be breached.

Such action may lead to termination of the Lease on 18 months notice by the Council. Where a termination notice is issued, the Council and the Director must meet as soon as possible and enter into bona fide negotiations with a view to a new lease being granted.

Under the Lease the following rights of the Community are reserved, subject to prior approval of the Council, the directions or decisions of the Board relating to health, safety, privacy or protection of the park and any such reasonable constraints mentioned within the management plan:

    * the right to enter, use and occupy the park in accordance with the Aboriginal tradition of the Community

    * the right to continue to use the park for traditional hunting and food gathering in accordance with law and for ceremonial and religious purposes

    * the right to reside in the park at other locations as may be specified in the management plan.

The Director's responsibilities under the Lease include:

    * at the request of the Council, subletting any reasonable part of the park to a Community member provided it is in accordance with the EPBC Act and the plan

    * paying rent to the Council

    * promoting and protecting the interests of the Community and sacred sites, areas and things of significance to the Community

    * promoting and assisting in the provision of resources for the involvement of Community members in the development of management plans and in the operations and management of the park

    * promoting the employment and training of Community members

    * contracting the Council's services and engage as many Community members as practicable to provide services in the park

    * promoting understanding of and respect for Aboriginal traditions, languages, cultures, customs and skills

    * encouraging business and commercial enterprises by the Council in the park

    * providing funding to the Council to fulfil Community liaison functions

    * providing resources for the adequate maintenance of roads and other facilities

    * implementing a licensing scheme for tour operators and other commercial operators

    * properly collecting and auditing entrance fees and other charges

    * assisting with a business case and seeking funding for construction of a Cultural Centre

    * subject to the plan and taking into account the Director's financial duties under legislation and relevant policies, contracting out appropriate services in the park and giving preference to the Council to provide those services.

The full provisions of the Lease at the time of preparing this plan are at Appendix B.

  2.8           International agreements

This plan must take account of Australia's obligations under