The Environment Centre of the Northern Territory supports the Traditional Owners decision to prohibit uranium mining at Koongarra and supports the incorporation of the area into Kakadu National Park.

“Koongarra is an area of high cultural and environmental significance, the Environment Centre of the Northern Territory supports its incorporation into the Kakadu National Park.”

“The Environment Centre welcomes the statements from Environment Minister Kiely and commends the NT Government for its strong position against uranium mining at Koongarra.”

“The decision by Traditional Owners to protect the area should be respected and strongly supported by all Territorians.

“We urge the Commonwealth Government to act quickly in support of the Traditional Owners by excluding uranium mining at Koongarra and supporting its incorporation into Kakadu.”