Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p107
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 305786–308953

Take all reasonable steps to support and finalise the Jabiru native title settlement.

     8.2.13          Engage in initiatives aimed at developing beneficial outcomes for Aboriginal people, lifestyles, economic aspirations and traditions and minimising the adverse social impacts of Jabiru.

     8.2.14          Delegate appropriate functions and powers of the Director under the EPBC Regulations to the West Arnhem Regional Council (or any successor to the functions of the council).

     8.2.15          Provide information to Jabiru residents to encourage them not to introduce animals to the park, not to introduce weeds or allow them to spread, and to plant and cultivate only local native plant species.

     8.2.16          Prohibit activities, or classes of activities, relating to native and non-native species pursuant to r.12.23A where it is necessary to protect the safety of persons or property or the environment.

     8.2.17          Take all reasonable steps to:

        (a)      have environment protection and waste management measures undertaken in Jabiru to a high standard

        (b)      have an environmental management plan for Jabiru developed, implemented and regularly reviewed

        (c)       ensure regular environmental monitoring of Jabiru and its immediate surroundings

        (d)      have sewage and waste management in Jabiru reviewed, and necessary changes implemented as soon as possible

        (e)      ensure weed and feral animal management in the sewage irrigation area and waste dumps is properly addressed.

     8.2.18          Take actions to control other feral animals, such as wild dog and dingo cross-breeds, cats, and buffaloes in the town, if not effectively controlled by Northern Territory Government agencies.

     8.2.19          Maintain and regularly review lists of plants:

        (a)      under r.12.20 that may be taken into and kept in Jabiru

        (b)      under r.12.21 that may be cultivated or propagated in Jabiru.

     These lists may form part of lists kept in accordance with Section 5.3.7.

     8.2.20          Seek, as far as practicable, to have the actions in Section 5.3 of this plan relating to weeds implemented in and in relation to Jabiru.

     9                       Administration and business management
This section sets out the policies for administering Kakadu, including any Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) provisions which directly relate to the Director of National Parks (the Director), and the actions the Director will take over the life of the plan.

     9.1                 Safety and incident management

Background

Bininj/Mungguy feel a sense of responsibility for all people visiting their country, and feel distressed if a visitor is injured or dies.

The Director has a duty to take reasonable care for the safety of park visitors under both the common law and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and this is an important consideration in managing the park.

A range of measures are adopted in the park to reduce risks to visitors, including:

    * maintaining roads, tracks and visitor facilities