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the park and region

  d. What is the history, current use and condition of the environment that is likely to be affected?                           •      Comparison with condition of similar sites elsewhere in the park

 Table 5: Impact assessment matters and considerations – continued

 Matter for assessment                                                                        Considerations

  2.  Potential impacts

                                                                                               •      Include associated infrastructure and stages
 a. What are the parts of the action?

  b. What are the expected negative impacts of the action, including indirect consequences?    •      Include indirect and off-site impacts

                                                                                               •      Consider size, intensity, timing, duration and frequency

  c. How severe are the possible impacts?                                                      •      Assess against the considerations outlined above in
                                                                                                  1. Environmental context

  d. What is the level of uncertainty around the potential impacts?

    3.  Avoiding or reducing impacts

  What measures can the proponent take to ensure, with a high degree of certainty that the potential impacts will avoided or minimised to the greatest extent possible?

    •      State whether there are any alternative sites, or other ways of reducing the impacts of the proposal

    4.  Benefits for Aṉangu

  How will Aṉangu benefit from the action?

    •      Direct employment and training opportunities

    •      Use of Anangu skills and knowledge

    •      Enabling passing-on of knowledge and skills from senior Aṉangu to younger generations

    •      Developing opportunities for Aṉangu businesses, enterprises and contracts

    •      Arrangements for joint ventures with Aṉangu

    •      Making income (e.g. from commercial tourism)

    5.  Significance of effects

  Considering all the matters above, is the action likely to have a significant impact on the
  environment or cultural and natural values of the park, or on Nguraṟitja?

    •      If yes, the proponent must refer the action for Ministerial consideration under the EPBC Act, as set out in Table 4
   Part B – Chapter 4

   Livelihoods and other benefits for Aṉangu

   Wiṟu tjuṯa Aṉangu maṟu tjuṯaku, pukuḻpa nyinantjaku

   Supporting the aspirations of Nguraṟitja
     4.     Livelihoods and other benefits for Aṉangu

   The economic activity generated from commercial tourism associated with Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is a significant contributor to the local, regional and national economy. It is therefore fitting that Nguraṟitja benefit from their land being leased and managed as a national park. Parks Australia is committed to
   To support Anangu to build livelihoods and generate benefits through for Aṉangu by providing culturally appropriate employment, vocational education and training opportunities. In addition, there is potential to contract Aṉangu providers to deliver park services, and for commercial tourism to incorporate employment opportunities and other benefits for Aṉangu.

   In 2017 the Director granted a sublease for the Mutitjulu community to the Executive Director of Township Leasing (see Section 4.2 Muṯitjulu community). The sublease was granted to help support Aṉangu to pursue their social, cultural and economic aspirations. By providing security