Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

Subregulations 12.23A(3), 12.42(1), 12.55(4)

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF ROADS AND TRACKS WITHIN THE PARK

I, Jody Swirepik, Acting Director of National Parks, acting pursuant to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Regulations):

1. REVOKE the prohibition instrument dated 16 April 2021 concerning the use of certain roads and tracks, and activities in Kakadu National Park (Park); and

having taken into account and being satisfied that prohibiting access to and activities in certain areas in the Kakadu National Park (Park) is necessary for Aboriginal cultural purposes:

2.        PROHIBIT pursuant to subregulations 12.23A(3), 12.42(1) and 12.55(4) of the Regulations, all persons, at all times this prohibition is in effect:

1. engaging in any activities in the Merl Campground; and

b.     using any of the following roads and tracks for all vehicles, walking and riding:

• Ubirr Road, from the Oenpelli Road turn-off;
• the Bardedjilidji walk;
• the Badbong Wodjmeng sandstone river walk; and
• the Manngarre rainforest walk.

Dated:          23 April 2021

Jody Swirepik

Acting Director of National Parks

SCHEDULE – Particulars of the Prohibition

1. Prohibited persons

All persons

Note: Certain classes of person will be exempt from this prohibition by operation of subregulations 12.06(1) and 12.23(2) of the Regulations.

2.     Prohibition Duration

This prohibition commences on the date and at the time on which this prohibition takes effect pursuant to law and ends at 11:59pm CEST on  23 May 2021.