Protect Commonwealth National Parks and marine reserves and deliver critical infrastructure funding for the Muitjulu community, home to the Traditional Owners of Uluru-Kata Tjua National Park.
The Government will provide $355.1 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $68.0 million per year ongoing) to protect Commonwealth National Parks and marine reserves and deliver critical infrastructure funding for the Muitjulu community, home to the Traditional Owners of Uluru-Kata Tjua National Park. Funding includes: * $127.8 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $40.3 million per year ongoing) to sustain the Director of National Parks' core business, and deliver environmental conservation, on-park research and threatened species protection * $92.8 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $0.7 million per year ongoing) to provide essential water, sewerage and electrical services for the Muitjulu community * $70.4 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $25.6 million per year ongoing) to sustain existing assets and prevent further deterioration, and address immediate safety risks by replacing assets at the end of their functional life * $27.6 million over 4 years from 2023-24 to address critical infrastructure needs, including housing, at the Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjua National Parks * $25.9 million over 4 years from 2023-24 to improve visitor and tourism infrastructure at Kakadu National Park * $10.6 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $1.5 million per year ongoing) for essential technology and communication upgrades. This measure, which includes essential water services for Muitjulu, will be partially offset by redirecting funding from the National Water Grid Fund. See also the related payment measure titled National Water Grid Fund - addressing legacy projects in the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Portfolio.