Submissions

Feedback on the discussion paper for a future national water agreement - April 2024

Waterways and water places are fundamentally important in Aboriginal culture and spirituality. This is illustrated by the fact that around 5,000 of the sacred site records held by the Authority are water related. Protection of these sacred sites and the values associated with them is paramount to protecting living Aboriginal culture in the Northern Territory.

Comment on the Kuyunba Conservation Reserve Draft Joint Management Plan - April 2024

AAPA comment on the Kuyunba Conservation Reserve Draft Joint Management Plan. The Reserve is located approximately 15 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs in Central Australia and is largely a registered sacred site ‘Kwiyernpe’.

Comment on the Mac Clark Conservation Reserve - Draft Joint Management Plan - April 2024

AAPA comment on the Draft Joint Management Plan for the Mac Clark Conservation Reserve. There are many Aboriginal sacred sites located within the Reserve. Under the Sacred Sites Act, it is unlawful to enter or work on sacred sites except in accordance with an Authority Certificate issued by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority.

Comment on the Santos Barossa Production Operations Activity - preliminary consultation - March 2024

AAPA comment on the sacred site values in the Santos Barossa operational area which may be affected by the proposed activities, and the impacts and risks associated with the proposed activities.

Submission regarding the consultation requirements under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2023 - March 2024

AAPA submission on improving the consultation requirements for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities. About 85% of the NT's coastline is freehold Aboriginal land with significant and considerable Aboriginal cultural values and sacred sites. There is potential for unintended consequences from offshore projects to impact sacred sites within NT coastal waters.

Comment on the draft terms of reference for an EIS on the Singleton Horticultural Project - September 2023

The NT EPA invited public comment on the draft terms of reference for preparation of an environmental impact statement for the Singleton Horticulture Project proposed by Fortune Agribusiness Funds Management Pty Ltd.

Comment on the referral for EPA standard assessment to clear 4,517 hectares of land on Mathison Station - July 2023

Pancho Beef mentions that the closest 'record of sensitive sites' is over 40 kms away. This is not correct. AAPA data shows a registered sacred site around 3-5 kms from the subject land and another 10-15 kms away, as well as a recorded site 20-30 kms away. The Authority strongly recommends the proponent apply for an Authority Certificate.

Comments on the Draft Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2023-2033 - May 2023

AAPA comments on the Draft Western Davenport Water Plan 2023-2033, including the Background Report, the Water Allocation Plan and the Implementation Actions.

Submission on the NT EPA referral by Fortune Agribusiness Funds Management Pty Ltd, to develop irrigated farming on Singleton Station - February 2023

AAPA submission on the Fortune Agribusiness Funds Management referral report to the NTEPA regarding plans to develop a large, irrigated fruit and vegetable farm on Singleton Station. The Proposal if fully developed, will be one of the largest fruit and vegetable developments in Australia.

Submission on the NT EPA Draft guidance for Environmental factor: Culture and Heritage - July 2022

AAPA submission on the NT EPA's culture and heritage draft guidance for proponents during an environmental impact assessment process under the Environment Protection Act 2019.

‘NT Strategic Water Plan Directions Paper’ submission - March 2022

AAPA submission to the NT Strategic Water Plan - Directions Paper. The NT Strategic Water Plan will set the agenda on water management through to 2050 and address water security in the Territory.

Comment on a referral for standard EPA assessment for a proposal to clear 4,898.52 hectares of native vegetation on Ucharonidge Station - September 2021

The Authority considers that the proposal has the potential to have a significant impact on sacred sites in and around the proposed clearing area.