Director of National Parks Outcome 1
Management of Commonwealth reserves as outstanding natural places that enhance Australia's well-being through the protection and conservation of their natural and cultural values, supporting the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in managing their traditional land and sea country, and offering world class natural and cultural visitor experiences.
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Director of National Parks Program 1.1 | Director of National Parks | (a) Performance Criterion 3: Partnerships with Traditional Owners and/or other stakeholders enhance the management of Commonwealth parks and gardens for all AustraliansCriterion 3 acknowledges the key role of partnerships with Traditional Owners and other stakeholders in the DNP's purpose to protect, conserve and enhance the management of Commonwealth parks and gardens. Key activities for this criterion are significant programs or areas of work that enhance the management of Commonwealth parks and gardens through partnerships with Traditional Owners and/or other stakeholdersBuild partnerships with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities to manage country in jointly managed parks/sea country, and to facilitate participation in park management activities Establish and Implement the CANBR Partnership Agreement 2020-25Enhance the decision making and governance capabilities of Boards of Management and Traditional Owner input into decision makingIn partnership with the Boards of Management, identify and seek solutions that support improved management level opportunities for Indigenous personnelPromote the National Parks Conservation Trust to explore innovative funding opportunities for Commonwealth parks and gardensDevelop and implement avenues to support Indigenous employment Continued on following page 2.1.2: Performance measure for Outcome 1 (continued) |
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and DCCEEW work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 2.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 2.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and DCCEEW work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 2.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 2.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 2.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 2.4 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.4 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and DCCEEW work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 2.6 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.6 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The DNP and DCCEEW work together in setting policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed parks and gardens. The DNP works with DCCEEW to transition Jabiru township from a mining to a tourism-based economy. |
| 1.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 1.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The DNP is working with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications to secure the future of Jabiru by supporting the township's transition from a reliance on mining to a tourism-based economy that leverages its proximity to the Kakadu National Park. Funding of $70 million for roads within Kakadu National Park under the Infrastructure Investment Program will complement an investment of more than $100 million by the Australian Government to improve tourism infrastructure across the park and to bolster the local economy and support Indigenous businesses and employment. Continued on following page |
| 1.1 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Program 1.1 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | The Coral Sea Marine Park managed by the DNP adjoins the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and provides complementary protection for ecosystems and biodiversity in the region. |
| 1.1 | National Indigenous Australians Agency Program 1.1 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | The DNP is working with the National Indigenous Australians Agency to grow tourism within Kakadu National Park, with funding of $35 million. |
| Body | Outcome | Outcome owner | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of National Parks Program 1.1 | Director of National Parks | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Outcome 2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The department and the Director of National Parks (DNP) work together to set policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed marine and terrestrial reserves. The department works with DNP to transition Jabiru township from a mining to tourism-based economy. Continued on following page |
| Director of National Parks Program 1.1 | Director of National Parks | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Outcome 2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The department and the Director of National Parks (DNP) work together to set policy directions for science, heritage and species management in Commonwealth managed marine and terrestrial reserves. The department works with DNP to transition Jabiru township from a mining to tourism-based economy. |
| Director of National Parks Program 1.1 | Director of National Parks | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Outcome 1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The Director of National Parks is working with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts to secure the future of Jabiru by supporting the township's transition from a reliance on mining to a tourism-based economy that leverages its proximity to the Kakadu National Park. Funding of $70 million for roads within Kakadu National Park under the Infrastructure Investment Program will complement an investment of more than $100 million by the Australian Government to improve tourism infrastructure across the park and to bolster the local economy and support Indigenous businesses and employment. The Treasury |
| Director of National Parks Program 1.1 | Director of National Parks | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Outcome 1 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | The Coral Sea Marine Park managed by the Director of National Parks adjoins the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and provides complementary protection for unique ecosystems and biodiversity in the region. |
| Appropriation | Appropriation subtype | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Estimate | Estimated Actual | Budget Estimate | ||
| Special Accounts | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Administered | Non-operating | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administered | Operating | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administered | Special Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administered | Special Purpose Payments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administered | Assets and Liabilities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administered | Subtotal | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Departmental | External Revenue | 24,345,000.00 | 19,721,000.00 | 18,065,000.00 |
| Departmental | Non-operating | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Departmental | Operating | 106,592,000.00 | 86,884,000.00 | 86,884,000.00 |
| Departmental | Special Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Departmental | Equity Injections | 36,883,000.00 | 56,833,000.00 | 56,833,000.00 |
| Departmental | Subtotal | 167,820,000.00 | 163,438,000.00 | 161,782,000.00 |
| Total | 167,820,000.00 | 163,438,000.00 | 161,782,000.00 | |