24 February 2021
The Territory Labor Government has revamped its Aboriginal Land and Sea Action Plan to unlock more jobs and economic development in the Territory.
The new plan has been updated to cover the period up to 2024.
First launched in 2019, the Action Plan identified 10 key areas to progress with Land Councils, Traditional Owners, the Commonwealth Government and other key stakeholders.
These include supporting economic development and employment on Aboriginal land and partnerships to support management of Aboriginal land.
Other actions forming part of the plan include resolving all outstanding land and native title claims, progress the Blue Mud Bay Implementation plan and enhancing long-term leases on Aboriginal land.
It is important the plan is updated regularly to continue to deliver on the economic and social aspirations of Aboriginal Territorians.
Quotes from Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Selena Uibo:
"We are updating the Aboriginal Land and Sea Action Plan to best reflect the changing landscape over the past three years.
"This plan will deliver significant economic benefits for in partnership with Aboriginal Territorians including more jobs and investment.
"The refreshed plan will remain closely aligned with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission's Final Report recommendations."
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