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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# South-east Marine Parks Network Advisory Committee - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:35:52.960376+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-004041\n**Entity type**: Advisory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n**Website**: https://parksaustralia.gov.au/marine/management/partnerships/south-east-advisory-committee/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 4 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Read more\nabout\nStatement from Director of National Parks regarding Gunlom Falls prosecution\nA home for Eastern Quolls at Booderee\nThursday 2 May 2024\n19 eastern quolls (Dasyurus vinerrinu) have been released into a new purpose-built wildlife enclosure at Booderee National Park.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Read more\nabout\nUluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kakadu National Parks Etched in Time\nKakadu Bird Week soaring through the skies\nTuesday 29 August 2023\nKakadu Bird Week is soaring through the Kakadu skies again in 2023 with unique birding, artistic and cultural activities curated by local Bininj/Mungguy Traditional Owners and bird experts from 28 September to 3 October for bird enthusiasts to enjoy. \nRead more\nabout\nKakadu Bird Week soaring through the skies\nParks Australia invites expressions of interest for membership to our advisory committees\nWednesday 9 August 2023\nParks Australia invites expressions of interest for membership to our advisory committees for the Coral Sea Marine Park and the North, North-west, South-west, and Temperate East Marine Parks Networks.\nRead more\nabout\nParks Australia invites expressions of interest for membership to our advisory committees\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- This also includes the upstream and downstream boat ramps. \nRead more\nabout\nEast Alligator region visitor sites to open 2 April 2022\nProject Services Support for Parks Australia Infrastructure\nTuesday 29 March 2022\nThe Director of National Parks is pleased to announce that on 25 March 2022 a decision was made as to the selection of a preferred tenderer for the role of a Project Services Consultant (PSC), following a competitive tender process.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nStaged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park\nBooderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions\nFriday 22 May 2020\nTo minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nStaged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park\nBooderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions\nFriday 22 May 2020\nTo minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.\nRead more\nabout\nDon’t put yourself on the hook this Australia Day Weekend\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nThursday 19 December 2024\nBooderee is expecting bumper visitor numbers over summer and visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-book their park passes online to secure guaranteed access to the park.\nRead more\nabout\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nTwin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park\nTuesday 17 December 2024\nThe iconic Twin Falls Gorge, nestled in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026 after a major facelift that’s set to take your experience to the next level.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nBooderee National Park closure extended until Wednesday 16 March\nThursday 10 March 2022\nDue to damage from the recent severe weather and for the safety of visitors, community and staff, Booderee National Park will remain closed until Wednesday 16 March 2022.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSevere weather update - temporary park closure\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nThursday 20 January 2022\nThe Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands has mandated that ALL travellers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands must have spent at least 14 days in a 'very low risk' jurisdiction, and must also be FULLY VACCINATED against Covid-19.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSupporting tourism businesses in Commonwealth National Parks\nRestricted access notice – Pest control\nFriday 1 May 2020\nBooderee National Park staff will be undertaking controlled firearm shooting activities as part of pest control measures from 4 May to 7 May 2020.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Overview\nMembers\nMeeting news\nGet in touch\nMeeting communiques\nMeeting 13: 10 November 2025 (PDF, 163 KB)\nMeeting 11: 30 September 2024 (PDF, 100 KB)\nMeeting 10: 8 February 2024 (PDF, 116 KB)\nMeeting nine: June 28 2023 (PDF, 132 KB)\nMeeting eight: December 6 2022 (PDF, 93 KB)\nMeeting seven: June 21 2022 (DOCX, 345 KB)\nMeeting six: November 16 2021 (PDF, 221 KB)\nMeeting five: 1 June 2021 (PDF, 195 KB)\nMeeting four: 5 and 18 November 2020 (PDF, 200 KB)\nMeeting three: 28 May 2020 (PDF, 89 KB)\nMeeting two: 31 October 2019 (PDF, 174 KB)\nMeeting one: 16 May 2019 (PDF, 53 KB)\nGet in touch\nAlbatross credit: Eric J Woehler\nOverview\nMembers\nMeeting news\nGet in touch\nWould you like to know more about the South-east Marine Parks Advisory Committee?\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/marine/management/partnerships/south-east-advisory-committee/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nNew multi-day Uluṟu walk gives back to community\nPark closures on 25 and 26 June 2026 due to Sorry Business\nThursday 30 April 2026\nVisitors are advised that there will be closures in place at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park on Thursday 25 June and all of Friday 26 June for Sorry Business including a funeral and memorial services, following the passing of a senior Aṉangu woman.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.\nRead more\nabout\nDon’t put yourself on the hook this Australia Day Weekend\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nThursday 19 December 2024\nBooderee is expecting bumper visitor numbers over summer and visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-book their park passes online to secure guaranteed access to the park.\nRead more\nabout\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nTwin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park\nTuesday 17 December 2024\nThe iconic Twin Falls Gorge, nestled in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026 after a major facelift that’s set to take your experience to the next level.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nStaged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park\nBooderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions\nFriday 22 May 2020\nTo minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nBooderee National Park closure extended until Wednesday 16 March\nThursday 10 March 2022\nDue to damage from the recent severe weather and for the safety of visitors, community and staff, Booderee National Park will remain closed until Wednesday 16 March 2022.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSevere weather update - temporary park closure\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nThursday 20 January 2022\nThe Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands has mandated that ALL travellers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands must have spent at least 14 days in a 'very low risk' jurisdiction, and must also be FULLY VACCINATED against Covid-19.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSupporting tourism businesses in Commonwealth National Parks\nRestricted access notice – Pest control\nFriday 1 May 2020\nBooderee National Park staff will be undertaking controlled firearm shooting activities as part of pest control measures from 4 May to 7 May 2020.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Overview\nMembers\nMeeting news\nGet in touch\nMeeting communiques\nMeeting 13: 10 November 2025 (PDF, 163 KB)\nMeeting 11: 30 September 2024 (PDF, 100 KB)\nMeeting 10: 8 February 2024 (PDF, 116 KB)\nMeeting nine: June 28 2023 (PDF, 132 KB)\nMeeting eight: December 6 2022 (PDF, 93 KB)\nMeeting seven: June 21 2022 (DOCX, 345 KB)\nMeeting six: November 16 2021 (PDF, 221 KB)\nMeeting five: 1 June 2021 (PDF, 195 KB)\nMeeting four: 5 and 18 November 2020 (PDF, 200 KB)\nMeeting three: 28 May 2020 (PDF, 89 KB)\nMeeting two: 31 October 2019 (PDF, 174 KB)\nMeeting one: 16 May 2019 (PDF, 53 KB)\nGet in touch\nAlbatross credit: Eric J Woehler\nOverview\nMembers\nMeeting news\nGet in touch\nWould you like to know more about the South-east Marine Parks Advisory Committee?\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/marine/management/partnerships/south-east-advisory-committee/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nNew multi-day Uluṟu walk gives back to community\nPark closures on 25 and 26 June 2026 due to Sorry Business\nThursday 30 April 2026\nVisitors are advised that there will be closures in place at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park on Thursday 25 June and all of Friday 26 June for Sorry Business including a funeral and memorial services, following the passing of a senior Aṉangu woman.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nPark closures on 25 and 26 June 2026 due to Sorry Business\nUluṟu base walk track repairs and temporary closures\nThursday 30 April 2026\nWork on the Uluṟu base walk will begin on Friday 1 May 2026 to repair damage caused by heavy rain in February and March.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nHigh-Tech Patrol Targets Illegal Fishing in Protected Marine Zones\nBoosting ocean health by extending the Ghost Nets Initiative\nTuesday 13 January 2026\nThe Australian Government is extending the highly successful Ghost Nets Initiative, committing $25 million over 4 years from 2025–26 to continue critical work removing deadly ghost nets and marine debris from northern Australia’s coastlines and waters.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nMotor Car Falls and Gimbat Day Use Closed Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk\nMaguk and Mardukal Campground One close for the season as wet weather increases hazards across Kakadu\nFriday 14 November 2025\nMaguk will close for the season from 4.30pm this Monday 17 November.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nMaguk and Mardukal Campground One close for the season as wet weather increases hazards across Kakadu\nBooderee Handback 30th anniversary celebration postponed\nMonday 10 November 2025\nThe Booderee Handback 30th anniversary celebration due to occur on Saturday 22 November 2025, has been postponed.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $3 million, 3 million | Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s C | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $25 million, 25 million | Read more\nabout\nHigh-Tech Patrol Targets Illegal Fishing in Protected Marine Zones\nBoosting ocean health by extending the Ghost Nets Initiative\nTuesday 13 January 2026\nThe Australian Government is extending the highly successful Ghost Nets Initiative, committing $25 million over 4 years from 2025–26 to continue critical work removing deadly ghost nets and marine debris from northern Australia’s coastlines and waters. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $3 million, 3 million | Read more\nabout\nInvestigating deep sea-life in the Indian Ocean Territories\nCave Beach camping open\nThursday 6 October 2022\nCave Beach campground is now open for campsite bookings until 1 November 2022.\nRead more\nabout\nCave Beach camping open\nStatement from Director of National Parks, Jody Swirepik\nFriday 30 September 2022\nI want to express my ongoing commitment to the protection of cultural sites in Kakadu National Park to preserve the natural | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $15 million, 15 million | Read more\nabout\nBooderee prepares for summer visitor boom\nInviting organisations to partner in marine discovery and restoration\nMonday 20 December 2021\nA new $15 million program launched by the Australian Government will drive partnerships in conservation, research and restoration in Australian Marine Parks.\nRead more\nabout\nInviting organisations to partner in marine discovery and restoration\nMurrays Boardwalk upgrades to start February 2022\nFri | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $39.9 million, $100 million, 39.9 million, 100 million | Read more\nabout\nGhost Nets Initiative launch\n$39.9 million investment in Australian Marine Parks announced\nFriday 23 April 2021\nThe Australian Government has announced a $39.9 million investment in Australian Marine Park partnerships as part of a broader $100 million Ocean Leadership package. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $7 million, 7 million | Read more\nabout\nCahills Crossing Viewing Area Reopens\nRoad upgrades in Norfolk Island National Park\nFriday 23 September 2022\nA $7 million project to improve road safety and visitor access to key tourist sites at Norfolk Island National Park will commence on 30 September 2022. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $233 million, 233 million | Read more\nabout\nRecord $233 million investment in Parks Australia\nJim Jim, Maguk and more re-opening at Kakadu\nWednesday 1 July 2020\nParks Australia is pleased to announce that popular visitor sites including Jim Jim Falls and Maguk will re-open to visitors at Kakadu National Park from Friday, 3 July 2020. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $2.9 million, 2.9 million | Read more\nabout\nNew interactive teaching resource launched – the Plant Science Learning Hub\nNew and improved Margaret Knoll Lookout\nFriday 3 November 2023\nA $2.9 million upgrade of the Margaret Knoll boardwalk and lookout at Christmas Island National Park has been completed. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $14.8 million, 14.8 million | Read more\nabout\nKakadu open for business as visitors soak up wet season sites\nGhost Nets Initiative launch\nMonday 3 May 2021\nThe Australian Government has launched the Ghost Nets Initiative by making a $14.8 million investment in projects to directly address the challenge of ghost nets and marine debris littering northern Australian waters and beaches. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $39.9 million, 39.9 million | Read more\nabout\n$39.9 million investment in Australian Marine Parks announced\nEast Alligator (Erre) region – Update on closures\nFriday 23 April 2021\nThe closure advice for the East Alligator (Erre) region following the recent passing of senior Murrwan-Uringangk Traditional Owner Na-gangila Banggalang has been revised. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $233 million, 233 million | Read more\nabout\nTenders open for Cahills Crossing viewing platform\nRecord $233 million investment in Parks Australia\nSunday 12 July 2020\nThe Australian Government has today announced a record $233 million investment into Parks Australia to deliver infrastructure upgrades across our national parks and at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $3 million, 3 million | Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s C | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n| $25 million, 25 million | Read more\nabout\nHigh-Tech Patrol Targets Illegal Fishing in Protected Marine Zones\nBoosting ocean health by extending the Ghost Nets Initiative\nTuesday 13 January 2026\nThe Australian Government is extending the highly successful Ghost Nets Initiative, committing $25 million over 4 years from 2025–26 to continue critical work removing deadly ghost nets and marine debris from northern Australia’s coastlines and waters. | `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Read more\nabout\nJim Jim region bushwalking closures\nExpedition sheds light on Coral Sea islands' health and resilience\nWednesday 17 September 2025\nA 12-day scientific expedition into the central Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP), 700km off the coast of Queensland, has delivered important insights into the health of 13 remote islands and their surrounding reefs.\nRead more\nabout\nExpedition sheds light on Coral Sea islands' health and resilience\nThe race to save a Norfolk Island species\nTuesday 16 September 2025\nNorfolk Island’s Mountain Procris is one of the rarest plants on earth, with fewer than 20 of the fleshy stemmed shrubs remaining in the wild.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBowali Visitor Centre re-opening & Christmas opening hours\nMapping Norfolk Island’s nearshore and coastal habitat\nTuesday 7 December 2021\nResearchers have completed the aerial surveying component of a mapping project of Norfolk Island’s deep blue.\nRead more\nabout\nMapping Norfolk Island’s nearshore and coastal habitat\nFresh hope for our native flora with new National Native Seed Strategy\nFriday 3 December 2021\nOne of Australia’s rarest trees was highlighted during the launch of the Strategy for the Australian Native Seed Sector at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in November.\nRead more\nabout\nFresh hope for our native flora with new National Native Seed Strategy\nMillions of crabs march on Christmas Island\nThursday 2 December 2021\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nOpen for tender: Booderee boardwalk construction\nBookings for Booderee National Park camping and ballot postponed\nMonday 23 August 2021\nDue to the evolving COVID-19 situation in NSW, Booderee National Park is postponing all camping bookings for the 2021-22 summer school holidays until further notice.\nRead more\nabout\nBookings for Booderee National Park camping and ballot postponed\nJim Jim Creek crossing and Twin Falls escarpment walk reopening\nThursday 19 August 2021\nJim Jim Creek crossing and the Twin Falls escarpment walk have reopened to visitors, with the upgrades to Jim Jim Creek crossing now completed.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nStaged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park\nBooderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions\nFriday 22 May 2020\nTo minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBooderee Botanic Gardens rainforest boardwalk and pathway upgrades\nTraffic changes at Booderee Entry Precinct\nFriday 24 April 2026\nWorks in progress at the Booderee Entry Precinct are scheduled to advance to the next phase on Tuesday 28 April 2026.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.\nRead more\nabout\nDon’t put yourself on the hook this Australia Day Weekend\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nThursday 19 December 2024\nBooderee is expecting bumper visitor numbers over summer and visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-book their park passes online to secure guaranteed access to the park.\nRead more\nabout\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nTwin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park\nTuesday 17 December 2024\nThe iconic Twin Falls Gorge, nestled in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026 after a major facelift that’s set to take your experience to the next level.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nNew interactive teaching resource launched – the Plant Science Learning Hub\nNew and improved Margaret Knoll Lookout\nFriday 3 November 2023\nA $2.9 million upgrade of the Margaret Knoll boardwalk and lookout at Christmas Island National Park has been completed.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nTaste of Kakadu 2022 - where cuisine, Culture and Country meet\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nMonday 14 March 2022\nOur team has completed the park clean-up ahead of schedule and Booderee National Park will re-open to visitors on Monday 14 March.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nBooderee National Park closure extended until Wednesday 16 March\nThursday 10 March 2022\nDue to damage from the recent severe weather and for the safety of visitors, community and staff, Booderee National Park will remain closed until Wednesday 16 March 2022.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nStaged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park\nBooderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions\nFriday 22 May 2020\nTo minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSevere weather update - temporary park closure\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nThursday 20 January 2022\nThe Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands has mandated that ALL travellers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands must have spent at least 14 days in a 'very low risk' jurisdiction, and must also be FULLY VACCINATED against Covid-19.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nMotor Car Falls and Gimbat Day Use Closed Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk\nMaguk and Mardukal Campground One close for the season as wet weather increases hazards across Kakadu\nFriday 14 November 2025\nMaguk will close for the season from 4.30pm this Monday 17 November.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nHistoric voyage of marine discovery sets sail to explore the Indian Ocean Territories\nCahills Crossing closed\nFriday 2 July 2021\nArrangements recently put into place at Kakadu National Park to minimise the health risks posed by COVID-19 to staff, visitors and residents will be modified following the Northern Territory Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions today.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nEast Alligator region and seasonal closures update\nMotor Car Falls and Gimbat Day Use Closed Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk\nMonday 17 November 2025\nMotor Car Falls and Gimbat Day Use have been closed in Kakadu National Park following heavy rainfall and an increased risk of flooding.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.\nRead more\nabout\nDon’t put yourself on the hook this Australia Day Weekend\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nThursday 19 December 2024\nBooderee is expecting bumper visitor numbers over summer and visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-book their park passes online to secure guaranteed access to the park.\nRead more\nabout\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nTwin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park\nTuesday 17 December 2024\nThe iconic Twin Falls Gorge, nestled in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026 after a major facelift that’s set to take your experience to the next level.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nBooderee National Park closure extended until Wednesday 16 March\nThursday 10 March 2022\nDue to damage from the recent severe weather and for the safety of visitors, community and staff, Booderee National Park will remain closed until Wednesday 16 March 2022.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nUluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park currently open\nKakadu’s Board of Management grows\nSunday 27 June 2021\nKakadu’s Board of Management is set to grow from 15 to 21 members following an in-depth review of park management structures, recommendations from the Northern Land Council, and consultation with Traditional Owners.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu open for business as visitors soak up wet season sites\nGhost Nets Initiative launch\nMonday 3 May 2021\nThe Australian Government has launched the Ghost Nets Initiative by making a $14.8 million investment in projects to directly address the challenge of ghost nets and marine debris littering northern Australian waters and beaches.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSupporting tourism businesses in Commonwealth National Parks\nRestricted access notice – Pest control\nFriday 1 May 2020\nBooderee National Park staff will be undertaking controlled firearm shooting activities as part of pest control measures from 4 May to 7 May 2020.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Overview\nMembers\nMeeting news\nGet in touch\nMeeting communiques\nMeeting 13: 10 November 2025 (PDF, 163 KB)\nMeeting 11: 30 September 2024 (PDF, 100 KB)\nMeeting 10: 8 February 2024 (PDF, 116 KB)\nMeeting nine: June 28 2023 (PDF, 132 KB)\nMeeting eight: December 6 2022 (PDF, 93 KB)\nMeeting seven: June 21 2022 (DOCX, 345 KB)\nMeeting six: November 16 2021 (PDF, 221 KB)\nMeeting five: 1 June 2021 (PDF, 195 KB)\nMeeting four: 5 and 18 November 2020 (PDF, 200 KB)\nMeeting three: 28 May 2020 (PDF, 89 KB)\nMeeting two: 31 October 2019 (PDF, 174 KB)\nMeeting one: 16 May 2019 (PDF, 53 KB)\nGet in touch\nAlbatross credit: Eric J Woehler\nOverview\nMembers\nMeeting news\nGet in touch\nWould you like to know more about the South-east Marine Parks Advisory Committee?\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/marine/management/partnerships/south-east-advisory-committee/)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Read more\nabout\nYurmikmik walks and car park closed on Friday 16 May\nTemporary closure of the Cultural Centre on Friday 16 May 2025\nFriday 9 May 2025\nThe Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Cultural Centre will be closed on Friday 16 May out of respect for the passing of a senior Aṉangu community member.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nKakadu Visitor Boom\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nThursday 2 February 2023\nSeventeen marine park grant projects worth over $3 million will support the recently proclaimed Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine parks.\nRead more\nabout\nGrants to protect Australia’s newest marine parks\nSaving 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 cats\nWednesday 1 February 2023\nIn 2022, Parks Australia’s Christmas Island National Park staff saved more than 15,000 native species by removing almost 300 feral cats from the island.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nFriday 7 January 2022\nKakadu National Park has closed the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Information Centre at the Mary River Ranger Station to help reduce the risk of COVID impacting staff and the local community.  \nRead more\nabout\nCOVID-19 Update – Visitor restrictions and latest closures\nPink Handfish Seen for First Time in 22 Years\nThursday 23 December 2021\nParks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nRe-opening following temporary closure\nBooderee National Park - Temporary closure extended\nFriday 4 June 2021\nTo protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park’s Traditional Owners (the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community), Parks Australia has today announced that Booderee National Park will extend its temporary closure until at least 9 am on Tuesday 8 June 2021, as a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nStaged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park\nBooderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions\nFriday 22 May 2020\nTo minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.\nRead more\nabout\nDon’t put yourself on the hook this Australia Day Weekend\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nThursday 19 December 2024\nBooderee is expecting bumper visitor numbers over summer and visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-book their park passes online to secure guaranteed access to the park.\nRead more\nabout\nPre-book your park pass to visit Booderee this summer\nTwin Falls gorge re-envisioned in Kakadu National Park\nTuesday 17 December 2024\nThe iconic Twin Falls Gorge, nestled in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026 after a major facelift that’s set to take your experience to the next level.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nBooderee National Park closure extended until Wednesday 16 March\nThursday 10 March 2022\nDue to damage from the recent severe weather and for the safety of visitors, community and staff, Booderee National Park will remain closed until Wednesday 16 March 2022.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n- Read more\nabout\nSevere weather update - temporary park closure\nChristmas Island COVID-19 update\nThursday 20 January 2022\nThe Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands has mandated that ALL travellers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands must have spent at least 14 days in a 'very low risk' jurisdiction, and must also be FULLY VACCINATED against Covid-19.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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      "quote": "Read more\nabout\nBooderee National Park re-opens\nBooderee National Park closure extended until Wednesday 16 March\nThursday 10 March 2022\nDue to damage from the recent severe weather and for the safety of visitors, community and staff, Booderee National Park will remain closed until Wednesday 16 March 2022.",
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      "quote": "Read more\nabout\nEast Alligator region and seasonal closures update\nMotor Car Falls and Gimbat Day Use Closed Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk\nMonday 17 November 2025\nMotor Car Falls and Gimbat Day Use have been closed in Kakadu National Park following heavy rainfall and an increased risk of flooding.",
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      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
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      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
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        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
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      "quote": "Read more\nabout\nGhost Nets Initiative launch\n$39.9 million investment in Australian Marine Parks announced\nFriday 23 April 2021\nThe Australian Government has announced a $39.9 million investment in Australian Marine Park partnerships as part of a broader $100 million Ocean Leadership package.",
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      "effort": "Low",
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      "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers",
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      "quote": "Read more\nabout\nCahills Crossing Viewing Area Reopens\nRoad upgrades in Norfolk Island National Park\nFriday 23 September 2022\nA $7 million project to improve road safety and visitor access to key tourist sites at Norfolk Island National Park will commence on 30 September 2022.",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
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      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "pages/news-latest.html (https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/)",
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        "Change fatigue",
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      "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public",
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      "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public",
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