The board of management of Kakadu National Park says it has not been
approached by the federal Member for Solomon, Dave Tollner, over plans
to expand public access in the heritage area.
Mr Tollner yesterday announced entry fees will be scrapped from December
20, and a four-year interim agreement reimbursing traditional owners for
lost revenue will come into effect immediately.
Traditional owner and board member Jonathon Nadji says traditional
owners have been left out of all government decisions on the park's
future, including the abolition of fees, financial support and
increasing tourism opportunities.
"Mr Tollner hasn't spoken to any traditional owners or the board of
management regarding opening up areas of the park," he said.
"[There needs to be] further consultation with traditional owners
because there are sites that are significant to traditional owners and
there are sights that are basically dangerous for people to go and visit." |