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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

10 new Indigenous Protected Areas

Action description: 

The Commonwealth is providing new funding to support 10 new Indigenous Protected Areas - adding around 4.8 million hectares to the National Reserve System and contributing to the Government's commitment to protect and conserve 30 per cent of our landmass by 2030.

Outcome: 
Outcome 08
Outcome 15
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in water and land management
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for the Environment and Water
Resourcing: 
$231.5 million to extend program to June 2028
Delivery timeframe: 
Completion due by June 2028
Agency: 
Department of Climate Change, the Environment, Energy and Water
National Indigenous Australians Agency