Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p101
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people with the right connection to the area; people or organisations who set up outstations make sure they are properly managed and resourced; and the impact of outstations on park values is minimised.

Establishment, maintenance and resourcing of outstations is the responsibility of the individuals or organisations concerned. It is not the role of the Director or the Board to commit resources to establish and maintain outstations, although non-financial assistance may be provided from time to time in response to specific requests – e.g. to help with grading an access track – subject to available resources and other park management requirements.

A guide to developing outstations was approved by the Board in 2014 to assist Bininj/Mungguy understand the process for establishing outstations, funding considerations and the role of the Board and Director. Advice is required from the Northern Land Council on the traditional rights of the proponents and proposed residents to establish outstations, and on the views of traditional owners and other relevant Bininj/Mungguy in relation to outstation proposals.

Management issues

    * Outstations in existence prior to the declaration of the park do not require a sublease; however, this may impact residents ability to seek funding to invest in outstation development.

    * Expansion of existing outstations may result in additional impact on the local environment and require consideration and assessment.

Policies

     8.1.1              Development of new outstations will require approval of the Board, and approval may be given subject to conditions.

     8.1.2              Outstations approved by the Board will be authorised by the Director by a sublease or licence (for outstations on Aboriginal land), or a permit or agreement (for outstations on other areas) that will be converted to a sublease or licence when the area becomes Aboriginal land.

     8.1.3              Proposals to develop new outstations will be dealt with as outlined in the Outstations Guide to Development (2014) approved by the Board and summarised as follows:

        (a)      the proposal will be referred to the Board to decide whether to give in-principle approval

        (b)      if the Board gives in-principle approval the proposal will be referred by the Director to the NLC for advice as to the traditional rights of the proponent and proposed residents to reside at the place chosen

        (c)       following consultation with the NLC, the impacts of the proposal will be assessed in accordance with Section 9.5 (Assessment of proposals)

        (d)      the proposal is referred to the Board to decide whether to give final approval

        (e)      if the proposal is approved by the Board, the Director will authorise the outstation in the manner provided by Section 8.1.2.

     8.1.4              Residents of outstations that are on Aboriginal land that were either established before the proclamation of the park, or have been established since