Community Consultation
The Department seeks comment from individuals in relation to the various proposals that are currently up for review.
Those people who have an interest in, or live near a proposed development can have valuable knowledge that provides a vital contribution to both the understanding management of a region or locality.
The following is a list of proposals open for comment and also those that are closed.
Open for Comment
| Consultation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| Casuarina Coastal Reserve Community Survey Casuarina Coastal Reserve Advisory Committee is seeking community input to assist in the development of a new Plan of Management to help guide the future of the Reserve. Have your say about the Reserve by completing the Community Survey. Click here to take survey The survey closes on Friday 17 February 2011 For further information please email parkplanning.nretas@nt.gov.au or phone 08 8999 4555. | 17 February 2012 | |
| Meat Processing Facility (Abattoir) The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd proposes to develop a meat processing facility in the Livingston locality, 50km south of Darwin. The Northern Territory Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage determined that the proposal requires assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act at the level of Public Environmental Report (PER). Guidelines for the preparation of the PER were issued on 13 January 2012. The PER is available for comment. | 04 February 201 | 02 March 2012 |
| Draft Water Allocation Plan, Oolloo Aquifer The Territory Government invites the community to have their say on the Draft Water Allocation Plan, Oolloo Aquifer | 3rd February 2012 | 4 May 2012 |
Draft Water Allocation Plan, Tindall Limestone Aquifer, Mataranka | 11 November 2011 | 10 February 2012 |
Draft Environmental Offsets Policy The community is invited to provide feedback on the Draft Environmental Offset Policy released by the Northern Territory Government on 28 October 2010. | 28 October 2010 | Ongoing |
| The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a project to obtain information about ground water consumption and management in the Darwin rural and Daly region. | April 2007 | ongoing |
| A wide range of management reforms for better use of water resources has already been completed by the NT and independently assessed by the National Competition Council and the National Water Commission. | November 2006 | ongoing |
Closed for Comment
| Consultation | Closed Date |
|---|---|
NT Portion 703 PPL 1097 Aileron Station
| 3 February 2012 |
National Cultural Policy Community Consultation The Territory Government is inviting artists, arts workers and the general community to a public forum on the Australian Government's National Cultural Policy Discussion Paper and invites you to have your say. | 21 October 2011 |
Mary River National Park Draft Joint Management Plan The Territory Government invites the community to comment on the draft Joint Management Plan for Mary River National Park 100km east of Darwin. Comments must be submitted by 1 October 2011 | 1 October 2011 |
Elsey National Park Draft Plan of Management The Territory Government invites the community to comment on the draft Plan of Management for Elsey National Park. The draft Plan proposes new developments which will enhance the visitor experience and promote the Park as one of the Territory’s icons. | 17 September 2011 |
| Vista Gold Australia Pty Ltd proposes to re-establish and expand the Mt Todd Gold Mine, located 55km north of Katherine and 250km south of Darwin. The NT Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage has determined that the proposal requires assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act at the level of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Draft EIS Guidelines are available for comment. | 12 September 2011 |
Finke Gorge National Park Draft Joint Management Plan The Territory Government invites the community to comment on the draft Joint Management Plan for Finke Gorge National Park in Central Australia. Comments must be submitted by 12:00pm Monday,12 September 2011. | 12 September 2011 |
| The Territory Government invites the community to comment on the review of the NT Threatened Species List. The List in now in the final stages of review and requires input from all sectors of the community. Comments and recommendations must be submitted by 9 September 2011. | 9 September 2011 |
Draft Weed Management Plans - Prickly Acacia (Acacia nilotica) | 9 September 2011 |
Pastoral Land Clearing Applications Revised applications for clearing of regrowth vegetation were lodged with the Pastoral Land Board in November 2010 for Tipperary Station (9128 ha) and Douglas Station (3889 ha). The Minister for Lands and Planning has determined that the proposals do not warrant formal assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act. | 2 September 2011 |
Alice Springs Water Resource Strategy - Open for Review Territory Government invites the community to comment on the existing Strategy. The Strategy sets out the framework for water management in the Alice Springs Water Control District. Consultation closes 15 July 2011. | 15 July 2011 |
Proposed Heritage Declarations - The Fergusson River Overland Telegraph Line Pylons and Oppenheimer Telegraph Poles located within NT Portion 4364. | 8 July 2011 |
East MacDonnell Ranges Draft Joint Management Plans - Trephina Gorge Nature Park | 24 June 2011 |
Litchfield National Park Draft Plan of Management The Territory Government invites the community to have their say on the Litchfield Park Draft Plan of Management. Consultation closes 17 June 2011. | 17 June 2011 |
| The Territory Government is currently working with industry and stakeholders on how the Cash for Containers initiative will be implemented throughout the Territory. Territorians can also have input by attending a public consultation session or providing feedback online. | 3 June 2011 |
Draft Native Vegetation Management Bill; | 31 May 2011 |
Wambardi Aboriginal Land Trust, Judbarra/Gregory National Park The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory in pursuance of section 14(2) of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, gives notice that a report has been prepared regarding the declaration of part of the Wambardi Aboriginal Land Trust described as NT Portion 6803A, containing an area of 14,880 hectares, to become part of Judbarra/Gregory National Park. Interested persons are invited to make representations in connection with the report. | 9 May 2011 |
Draft 10 Year Plan for Northern Territory’s Museums and Galleries As part of the Territory Government’s Building Our Museums and Galleries Sector initiative, a draft 10 Year Plan has been prepared following community consultation. You are invited to comment on the draft 10 Year Plan. | 25 February 2011 |
Proposed Heritage Declarations - Southport Cemetery, Section, 2231 Hundred of Cavenagh | 14 February 2011 |
Anurrete Aboriginal Land Trust, proposed Davenport Range National Park Interested persons are invited to make representations in connection with the report. | 13 February 2011 |
Clearing application for Pastoral Land Written submissions on pastoral land clearing applications may be lodged. | 28 January 2011 |
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Draft Joint Management Plan The joint management partners of the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historic Reserve invite interested and knowledgeable persons to contribute to the draft joint management plan. | 31 December 2010 |
Flora River Nature Park - Draft Joint Management Plan Flora River Nature Park is located 122 km south-west of Katherine. It conserves a 25 kilometre stretch of the Flora River and attracts approximately 1200 visitors each year. | 22 December 2010 |
Building Our Museums and Galleries Sector (BOMAGS) Have your say to identify and establish goals and priorities for the 10 Year Plan for the museums and galleries sector in the NT. | 30 November 2010 |
Gregory (Jutpurra) National Park and Gregory's Tree Historical Reserve - Draft Joint Management Plan Gregory National Park is the largest park in the Northern Territory parks estate and is ranked as one of the highest value parks for biodiversity conservation. It is also a living cultural landscape for seven language groups and a prime remote, scenic, 4WD, fishing and bush camping location. | 29 October 2010 |
Proposed Heritage Declarations - World War Two Larrimah Telephone Repeater Station and Powerhouse | 25 October 2010 |
Proposed Heritage Declarations The Heritage Advisory Council is seeking public comment on the proposed heritage listing of various sites located throughout the Northern Territory including: - WWII Long Airfield, Douglas Station | 4 October 2010 |
Territory Government’s plans to further protect our environment Have your say on how the Territory Government can continue to sustainably manage our environment. | 30 September 2010 |
Review of the NT Threatened Species List | 22 September 2010 |
Arts Policy Community Consultation The Territory Government is seeking community consultation on the Living Arts Discussion Paper. | 18 August 2010 |
Wangi Falls Centre Concept Design | 3 August 2010 |
Draft Water Allocation Plan for Western Davenport Water Control District A Draft Water Allocation Plan for Western Davenport Water Control District has been released for public comment. The draft Plan will be on public exhibition for 28 days, during which time any comments or feedback is encouraged. | 15 July 2010 |
Australian Native Vegetation Framework The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, on behalf of the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council, is seeking your comment on the draft Australia’s Native Vegetation Framework. The draft Framework is an important nation policy document that outlines how all Australian governments will work collaboratively with community, business and science organisations to sustainably manage native vegetation across Australia. | 31 March 2010 |
Review of Heritage Conservation Act | 19 March 2010 |
West MacDonnell National Park Draft Joint Management Plan The West MacDonnell National Park is one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and home to rare and threatened native wildlife. The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Traditional Owners, have closed community feedback for the draft Plan.
| 13 November 2009 |
Watarrka National Park Draft Joint Management Plan Community feedback on the draft Plan for Watarrka National Park has closed.Watarrka National Park is an important conservation area and major tourist attraction of Australia’s Red Centre, and includes the spectacular Kings Canyon.
| 13 November 2009 |
Discussion Paper for Framing a Living Rivers Strategy The Northern Territory Government has released a discussion paper as the first step in developing a Living Rivers Strategy. | 30 June 2009 |
Howard Springs Nature Park draft Plan of Management | 9 February 2007 |