Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Management Plan 2021
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Director of National Parks
As well as being a Board member, the Director has a responsibility under the EPBC Act to administer, control, protect, conserve and manage biodiversity and heritage in Commonwealth reserves. At the time of this plans preparation, many of the Director’s powers under the EPBC Act are delegated to the staff of Parks Australia. The Director is also an ‘accountable authority’ for the purposes of the Public Governance,
Performance and Accountability Act 2013, which governs how the Director uses and manages public resources. The Director also has obligations to protect the interests and culture of Nguraṟitja under the Lease agreement. Funds for managing the park are allocated from the Australian National Parks Fund as provided for by the EPBC Act, and the Director may collect park use fees subject to the approval of the Minister.