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conditions and cross-cultural awareness. Over 800 guides have completed the training since its inception.

A review of commercial tourism management in terrestrial Commonwealth reserves led to the development of a commercial activity licensing policy under which permits may be replaced by licences for 'exclusive/unique or restricted' activities or new commercial activities. At the time of preparing this plan 32 such licences were in place in Kakadu. To give greater certainty to commercial operators, a new three-year permit opportunity was also introduced for accredited operators.

Management issues
    * More opportunities are needed for Bininj/Mungguy to engage in and benefit from the tourism industry.
    * Given the importance of the park to tourism and the regional economy, new tourism opportunities are often being sought. Opportunities for appropriate and responsible commercial tourism products need to be facilitated in the park, that are environmentally, culturally and commercially sustainable.

Policies

     6.2.1              Commercial tourism operators will be promoted and encouraged to provide new visitor experiences in the park consistent with Sections 6.1.17 and 6.1.18.

     6.2.2              Authorisation of commercial tourism, including use of permits, leases (including subleases and occupation licences) and commercial activity licences will be managed in accordance with Section 9.3 (Authorising and managing activities).

     6.2.3              Bininj/Mungguy will be actively encouraged to be involved in commercial tourism via Bininj/Mungguy or joint enterprises, tour guiding, filming and photography services, and other means. (See also Section 4.3: Bininj/Mungguy training and other opportunities.)

     6.2.4              Commercial tourism leasing and licencing arrangements will assist to grow visitation and facilitate benefits to Bininj/Mungguy by including a requirement for joint ventures, employment and training and in-kind support in accordance with the Parks Australia Commercial Tourism Licence Policy and Commercial Leasing Policy.

     6.2.5              Commercial tourism leasing and licencing arrangements will support Bininj/Mungguy enterprises through negotiation of appropriate discounted fees and, where appropriate, reserving the provision of particular experiences for Bininj/Mungguy enterprises, in accordance with the Parks Australia Commercial Tourism Licence Policy and Commercial Leasing Policy.

     6.2.6              Consistent with Section 4.1.4, the Director will, as far as practicable, inform the tourism industry with 12 to 18 months' notice when changes are made to visitor management in the park that will significantly affect commercial tourism activities.

Actions

     6.2.7              Provide incentives, including through the length of commercial activity licences, to improve the quality and variety of tourism experiences available in the park.

     6.2.8              Create partnerships with new and established tour operators who may wish to extend their operations to and within the park.

     6.2.9              Continue to provide up-to-date information to the tourism industry through regular industry updates, road reports, workshops and other knowledge-sharing opportunities.

     6.2.10          Engage local industry through the relevant Northern Territory government agencies, Tourism NT and the Australia's Timeless North National Landscape steering committee. Through