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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 decisions

        (d)      inform the tourism industry with 12–18 months' notice when significant changes are made to visitor management in the park that will affect tourism products and their promotion, forward contracting and sales (except where immediate action is warranted, such as where public safety is at risk or where requested by Bininj/Mungguy for significant cultural reasons as outlined in the cultural closure protocols (Section 4.2.10)).

     See also Sections 9.7 (Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships) and 6.1 (Destination and visitor experience development).

Actions

     4.1.5              Review joint management arrangements by midway (five years) through the life of this plan, taking into consideration park lease provisions at the time of the review.

     4.1.6              Review the terms of reference of KRMAC and KTCC midway (five years) through the life of this plan, or more frequently if required, to ensure they remain closely aligned with park priorities.

     4.1.7              Consult with the Board and take account of Board decisions early in the development and/or review of Director of National Parks corporate and Parks Australia agency-wide policies and guidelines.

     4.1.8              Produce a periodic newsletter or other agreed format for distribution to Bininj/Mungguy to communicate key messages and inform them about Board activities and opportunities to participate in park programmes and management.

       Table 3: Guide to decision-making
Category                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Example                                                                                                                                                                     Decision-making process
Routine actions

Actions that have no impact, or no more than a negligible impact, on the park's environment and natural and cultural values; on the interests of Bininj/Mungguy and/or stakeholders; and/or on visitor use or changes to existing facilities and services in the park                 * Minor capital works e.g. maintenance, replacement, repair or improvement of existing infrastructure in its present form                                                   * Process accords with management plan policies, prescriptions and procedures and the park's manual of procedures

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Regular/routine ongoing operations to implement prescriptions in this plan, e.g. patrols, weed control, fire management                                                   * Bininj/Mungguy are consulted where necessary and in accordance with Board/NLC consultation guidelines

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Minor new operations to implement prescriptions in this plan                                                                                                              * Decision is made by an appropriate officer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Seasonal opening/closing of visitor areas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Issuing permits for regular activities in accordance with this plan, e.g. land-based tours, camping and research

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Employment for day labour and seasonal programmes

Non-routine actions

Actions that have more than a negligible impact, or have a significant impact, on the park's environment and natural and cultural values; on the interests of Bininj/Mungguy and stakeholders; and/or on visitor use or changes to existing facilities and services in