To find contact details, select a region from the map or links below.
1. Northern Territory Land
Key legislation
- Biological Resources Act 2006
- Biological Resources Regulations
- Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act
- Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Regulations
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
GPO Box 3000
DARWIN NT 0801
Tel: +61 8 8999 5363 (business hours)
Email: bioresources.dpif@nt.gov.au
Notes
The Northern Territory Government is responsible for access and benefit sharing agreements and to provide information on such arrangements within its jurisdiction. The Competent National Authority for the Northern Territory can provide further advice on arrangements for public and private lands.
2. Northern Territory Waters (coastal waters to 3 nautical miles)
Key legislation
- Biological Resources Act 2006
- Biological Resources Regulations
- Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act
- Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Regulations
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
GPO Box 3000
DARWIN NT 0801
Tel: +61 8 8999 5363 (business hours)
Email: bioresources.dpif@nt.gov.au
Notes
The Northern Territory Government is responsible for access and benefit sharing agreements and to provide information on such arrangements within its jurisdiction. The Competent National Authority for the Northern Territory can provide further information.
3. Kakadu National Park
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Park Manager
Kakadu National Park
PO Box 71
JABIRU NT 0886
AUSTRALIA
Tel: + 61 8 8938 1120
Fax: +61 8 8938 1115
Email: kakadunationalpark@environment.gov.au
Notes
Scientific research in Kakadu National Park requires a permit. Where access to biological resources is proposed, a benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research. Simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research.
4. Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Park Manager
Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
PO Box 119
YULARA NT 0872
Park Administration
8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Tel: +61 8 - 8956 1100
Fax: +61 8 - 8956 2064
Email: uluru.admin@environment.gov.au
Notes
Scientific research in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park requires a permit. Where access to biological resources is proposed, a benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research. Simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research.
5. Commonwealth Waters adjacent to the Northern Territory (seaward from 3 nautical miles to the edge of the Australian Fisheries Zone)
Key legislation
- Biological Resources Act 2006
- Biological Resources Regulations
- Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act
- Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Regulations
Key contacts
Competent National Authority (NT)
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
GPO Box 3000
DARWIN NT 0801
Tel: +61 8 8999 5363 (business hours)
Email: bioresources.dpif@nt.gov.au
Notes
The Northern Territory Government manages access and benefit sharing agreements. The Competent National Authority for the Northern Territory can provide further information.
6. Commonwealth Land (other than a Reserve) in the Northern Territory
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Competent National Authority (Australian Government)
Director
Protected Area Policy and Biodiversity Section
Department of the Environment
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2528
Fax: +61 2 6274 2309
Notes
Commonwealth regulations support sustainable access and equitable distribution of benefits derived from genetic and biochemical resources. A benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research; simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research. The Competent National Authority can provide further information.