Environment Minister Sussan Ley promises a resolution to Kakadu management crisis

FEDERAL Environment Minister Sussan Ley has promised Kakadu National Park’s traditional owners she will find a resolution to their issues that have sparked a crisis of confidence in management of the heritage-listed park.

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has promised Kakadu National Park’s traditional owners she will find a resolution to their issues that have sparked a crisis of confidence in management of the heritage-listed park. Picture: Tourism NT/ Michael Costa

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FEDERAL Environment Minister Sussan Ley has promised Kakadu National Park’s traditional owners she will find a resolution to their issues that have sparked a crisis of confidence in management of the heritage-listed park.

Traditional owners on the ­national park’s board of management declared no confidence in Parks Australia’s running of the park. They say the situation is “irretrievable”.

“We will continue working closely with the traditional owners in managing Kakadu,” Ms Ley said.

“We need to find a resolution to the issues and I will work closely with all parties to achieve that outcome.

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Picture Gary Ramage

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“I have received a detailed list of their concerns, all of which will be looked into.

“However, in doing so it is also essential that Parks Australia has the opportunity to provide its response to the issues raised. From there I can gain a better understanding and identify the best ways of consulting with all parties.

“I have tremendous respect for Kakadu’s traditional owners, whom I met with last year.”

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The Kakadu National Park board contains 10 Aboriginal traditional owners who represent Kakadu clan groups.