The Board prepares and implements, in conjunction with the Director of National Parks, the Kakadu National Park management plan, monitors management of the Park, and provides advice to the Minister on developments in the park. The Board has 21 members, comprising 16 Indigenous persons nominated by the Traditional Owners of the Park, the Director of National Parks, Parks Australia Assistant Secretary responsible for Kakadu, a person employed in the tourism industry, a person prominent in nature conservation, and a person nominated by the Northern Territory government.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
21
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
PO Box 71
JABIRU NT 0886
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Ryan Barrowei | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Jeffrey Lee | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Huia Haerewa | 17 January 2025 | 16 January 2030 |
| Member | Mr. Victor Cooper | 25 October 2021 | 24 October 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Margaret Rawlinson | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Rachel Kendino | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Sammy Cooper | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Bernadette Calma | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Ruth Gamarrawu | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Prof. Michael Douglas | 30 August 2024 | 26 June 2029 |
| Member | Ms. Yvonne Margarula | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Jonathon Nadji | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Alfred Nayinggul | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Connie Nayinggul | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Delray Sullivan | 8 July 2026 | 7 July 2027 |
| Member | Mrs. Suzana Bishop | 28 August 2025 | 27 August 2030 |
| Member | Mr. Jonathan McLeod | 21 October 2024 | 20 October 2029 |
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