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additional advisory, management and consultative committees

        (c)       contribute to regional programmes and assist neighbours and stakeholders in a manner consistent with this plan.

     9.7.3              Consistent with Section 4.1.4, the Director will, as far as practicable, consult with stakeholders where their interests are likely to be significantly affected by the development of strategies, guiding documents and determinations/decisions made by the Board and/or the Director.

     9.7.4              The Director will work with relevant agencies and stakeholders to minimise potential adverse impacts on the park arising from the reduction or cessation of mining operations in the neighbouring Ranger project area.

Actions

     9.7.5              Develop, implement, review and update a park communications strategy that identifies stakeholders and how the park does and can interact with them to ensure park-related information is communicated in an effective and integrated manner.

     9.7.6              Work with stakeholders and neighbours to promote a regional and partnership approach to issues affecting the management of the park and the Kakadu region, particularly in relation to weeds and fire management operations.

     9.7.7              In conjunction with Airservices Australia and local flight operators, promote the Fly Neighbourly Agreement among providers of air transport services and review regularly as required. (See also Section 10.4: Access)

     9.7.8              Foster and encourage relationships with volunteer organisations, groups and individuals that participate in and support park activities.

     9.8                 Revenue and business development

Background

The sources of revenue of the Director of National Parks, in addition to funding from annual government budget appropriations, can include permit fees prescribed by the EPBC Regulations; park use and service fees approved by the Minister under the EPBC Act (s.356A); contracts; leases; gifts; and sponsorships.

At the time of preparing this plan the majority of operational funding for management of the park came from annual appropriations provided by the Australian Government, supplemented by entry and camping fees, fees for some permits, and fees from commercial activity licences and commercial tenancies in the park. These funding sources cover basic operational costs and some capital works. To enable continued growth of park services there is a need to recognise and encourage appropriate commercial business opportunities and partnerships that will provide additional income and resources and develop and promote the values of the park and the Kakadu brand.

Grants, bursaries and other co-funding arrangements can support a range of research and development work, contributing to increasing the knowledge of park values and appropriate management techniques.

Commercial operations within the park support both visitors and residents through the provision of accommodation, tours, souvenirs, food and a range of other consumables and services. While many businesses operate under permit, sublease or licence within the park and are guided by the policies for commercial operations, the Director and Parks Australia have not entered