Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 86922–93856

that have more than a negligible impact, or have a significant impact, on the park's environment and natural and cultural values; on the interests of Bininj/Mungguy and stakeholders; and/or on visitor use or changes to existing facilities and services in the Park       * Moderate or major capital works, e.g. new infrastructure or expansion/upgrade of existing infrastructure such as outstations, realignment of roads, new campgrounds      * Process accords with management plan policies, prescriptions and procedures

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Rehabilitation of heavily eroded sites and mines                                                                                                                         * Bininj/Mungguy are consulted where necessary and in accordance with Board/NLC consultation guidelines

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Major new operations or developments to implement prescriptions in this plan                                                                                             * KTCC and/or KRMAC are consulted as necessary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Developments for approved existing tourism activities that require major works, e.g. safari camps                                                                        * Relevant stakeholders are consulted/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   informed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Major/long-term changes to existing visitor access arrangements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Decision is made by Board of Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Expansion of the Jabiru township

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Tour operator accreditation system

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * New types of commercial activities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Issuing of leases/licences

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Employment of park management staff

     4.2                 Making decisions and working together (on country)

Outcome
    * Bininj/Mungguy are integrally involved in planning and implementing work programmes

Performance indicators
    * Opportunities for Bininj/Mungguy involvement in park decision-making, planning and implementing work programmes

    * Indigenous representation on staff

Background
Bininj/Mungguy have important obligations to care for country and to pass on knowledge to the next generations. The Director also has responsibilities to look after country. Bininj/Mungguy and Balanda looking after country together is one of the most successful expressions of joint management in the park. Bininj/Mungguy involvement in park management is therefore of central importance to successful joint management.

To help ensure that Bininj/Mungguy participate in decision-making related to managing the park, park staff consult with Bininj/Mungguy on a range of issues in accordance with guidelines developed by the Board in collaboration with the NLC. In carrying out consultations with Bininj/Mungguy, assistance may be sought from the NLC and relevant Aboriginal associations to arrange consultations with, and provide information for and from, Bininj/Mungguy.

Bininj/Mungguy are also encouraged to participate in decision-making and planning of park programmes and work plans through a range of other ways including community meetings held in park districts, representation on staff selection panels and working groups. Bininj/Mungguy contribute to the development of cultural protocols which are used in decision-making and when managing country. Protocols such as Indigenous research protocols and those for Sickness Country promote Bininj/Mungguy opportunities, interests and joint management. Development of protocols for temporary closure of parts of the park for cultural reasons has been identified as a priority.

It is important for Bininj/Mungguy to be involved in implementation of natural, cultural and visitor