Temporary fishing permits
All Land Councils have extended the interim arrangements to allow commercial and recreational fishers to continue to operate in waters overlying Aboriginal land. The Northern Land Council and the Anindilyakwa Land Council have extended until 31 December 2010 and the Tiwi Land Council has initially extended until 1 April 2010.
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to meet with Land Councils and stakeholders individually or as part of a broader stakeholder group to work towards a practical negotiated outcome.
Recently the government’s comprehensive settlement proposal was provided to affected Land Councils for consideration.
