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need further authorisation under Part 13.

Research that involves access to biological resources in Commonwealth areas (taking biological resources for research and development on their genetic or biochemical components), is covered by provisions of the EPBC Act and Regulations relating to that activity (at the time of preparing this plan, Part 8A of the EPBC Regulations). Under those provisions, which operate subject to this plan, a permit is required for the activity. Table 6 sets out the key requirements of the provisions as they relate to the park.

The prescriptions in this section enable research and monitoring activities to be undertaken, and the continuation of any research involving the taking of native species that was previously approved under s.359B of the EPBC Act.

Parks Australia and the Kakadu Research and Management Advisory Committee have developed research guidelines that outline how Bininj/Mungguy want to work with researchers. These guidelines serve as a basis for all future research conducted in the park as part of the research permitting process followed by Parks Australia. Indigenous research protocols are also being developed to ensure research incorporates Bininj/Mungguy knowledge and perspectives and provides opportunities for collaboration with and employment for Bininj/Mungguy.

Policies and actions relating to activities being undertaken by the Director to manage research and monitoring are in Section 7 (Research and knowledge management).

Policies

     10.12.1      A person may carry out research and monitoring, including taking actions covered by the EPBC Act ss.354 and 354A and Part 13 of the EPBC Act, under an agreement with the Director or in accordance with a permit issued by the Director, and in accordance with the other prescriptions in this Section.

     10.12.2      All research conducted in Kakadu must have ethics approval where relevant, be undertaken in accordance with research guidelines approved by the Board, and be consistent with the Indigenous research protocols for the park, which includes protocols for Bininj/Mungguy engagement in research.

     10.12.3      In considering research proposals, consideration will be given to the nature and potential impacts of the actions, the aim of the project, ethical issues and how knowledge from the project might benefit the understanding and management of park values.

     10.12.4      Research and monitoring will focus on filling strategic knowledge gaps, and alignment with the research priorities for the park will be a key consideration in assessing research proposals.

     10.12.5      The Supervising Scientist and ERISS may carry out research and monitoring, including actions covered by ss.354 and 354A and Part 13 of the EPBC Act, in accordance with protocols agreed with the Director and approved by the Board.

     10.12.6      Research and monitoring may only be carried out for commercial purposes if approved by the Board (generally or in relation to a particular research and