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Although Kakadu is owned by Aboriginal traditional owners, it's leased to the Director of National Parks in a joint management agreement.
"I haven't got an annual report or anything about the Alligator River system from Parks at all, and I think it's a bit of a letdown," he said.Mr Alderson acknowledged that some climate change impacts are inevitable, but he said better collaboration would ensure the park's protection into the future. Mr Alderson's view has been echoed by the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation, which represents the Mirarr people in Kakadu.
"They haven't been clear with us about country and what's happening and that with this happening," he said.
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