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Kakadu National Park, The Northern Territory of Australia, Memorandum of Lease
Date:	3 November 1978
Sub Category:	Memorandum of Lease \| Joint Management Agreement
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State/Country:	Northern Territory, Australia
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Subject Matter:	Employment and Training \| Environmental Heritage \| Land Management \| Recognition of Native Title or Traditional Ownership
Summary Information:
A national park lease agreement, made between the Commonwealth Government of Australia and the Kakadu Aboriginal Land Trust, owners of the majority of land contained within Kakadu National Park Stage One. This lease lays down the principles and conditions under which the park will be managed. The agreement provides for protecting the rights of traditional owners, employing traditional owners and training Aboriginal people in managing the park.
Detailed Information:
This lease was determined and surrendered under the provisions of the 1991 revised Kakadu National Park, The Northern Territory of Australia, Memorandum of Lease.