Government has asked TO’s for rec fishing access in Finniss River and Mini Mini/Murganella regions

THE NT government has offered funding to Traditional Owners, through the Northern Land Council (NLC), for recreational fishing access to areas in the Finniss River and Mini Mini/Murganella regions

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THE NT government has offered funding to Traditional Owners, through the Northern Land Council (NLC), for recreational fishing access to areas in the Finniss River and Mini Mini/Murganella regions.

As part of the ongoing implementation of the Blue Mud Bay Implementation Action Plan, the government has written to the NLC seeking to refresh long-term access agreements to popular recreational fishing areas overlying Aboriginal land in the Top End.

Under the Blue Mud Bay Implementation Action Plan, the government and NLC are committed to a series of actions to lock in long-term recreational fishing access and create new opportunities and jobs for Traditional Owners.

The government is also advancing work with the NLC and other stakeholders to progress other parts of the Blue Mud Bay Implementation Action Plan, including supporting the establishment of an Aboriginal Sea Company, reviewing the Fisheries Act 1988 (NT), reviewing the Barramundi Fishery and expanding Aboriginal Coastal Licenses.

Recreational Fishing Minister Paul Kirby said the waters belonged to the Traditional Owners and any access decisions ultimately rested with them.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Selena Uibo: said the government recognised the importance of supporting Traditional Owners to drive sustainable, economic opportunities that would benefit Aboriginal Territorians and support jobs on country.

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