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 stakeholders* Build 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 Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research Partnership Agreement 2020-25* Enhance the decision making and governance capabilities of Boards of Management and Traditional Owner input into decision making* In partnership with the Boards of Management, identify and seek solutions that support improved management level opportunities for Indigenous personnel* Promote the National Parks Conservation Trust to explore innovative funding opportunities for Commonwealth parks and gardens* Develop and implement avenues to support Indigenous employment * Implement a $2.27 million Federation Funding Agreement with the Northern Territory Government supporting the development of integrated management with Marra Traditional Owners in Limmen Marine ParkContinued on following page Portfolio Budget Statements | Director of National Parks | Page 253