News
Ghost Nets Initiative launch
Monday 3 May 2021
The Australian Government has launched the Ghost Nets Initiative by making a $14.8 million investment in projects to directly address the challenge of ghost nets and marine debris littering northern Australian waters and beaches.
Passing of Mr M. Na-gangila Bangalang and respectful closure of Ubirr and the East Alligator region
Tuesday 13 April 2021
The Director of National Parks acknowledges the passing of Mr M. Na-gangila Bangalang, prominent and important Senior Murrwan Traditional Owner in the Erre Region and member of the Kakadu National Park Board of Management.
Open letter to CEO of AAPA from the Director of National Parks
Wednesday 7 April 2021
In relation to the ongoing prosecution of the Director of National Parks for constructing a walking track at Gunlom Falls without having obtained an Authority Certificate.
Senior Advisory Group on Joint Management Arrangements for Commonwealth National Parks established
Wednesday 31 March 2021
The focus of the newly established group will be to ensure Traditional Owners are front and centre of discussions and any outcomes related to future joint management arrangements.
Gunlom Falls sacred site protection
Wednesday 31 March 2021
Parks Australia has today reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the issues raised by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) in a constructive manner, and to work with the Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park to ensure their culture, their heritage and their sacred sites are protected.
Researchers and rangers survey remote uninhabited island for seabirds
Friday 5 February 2021
In 2020 a team of Monash University researchers and Parks Australia staff visited the remote Pulu Keeling National Park, an uninhabited island nature reserve about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka.
Norfolk Island upgrades
Friday 22 January 2021
Norfolk Island National Park has been the recipient of significant capital works funding to undertake crucial projects.
Protecting Lister’s gecko and blue-tailed skinks
Monday 18 January 2021
In 2009 staff member Brendan Tiernan discovered the last remaining Lister’s gecko population which had retreated to the most remote part of the island.
Parks Australia’s ecological time capsule in the Indian Ocean
Saturday 12 December 2020
Twenty-five years ago today one of Australia’s most remote national parks was proclaimed. Happy birthday Pulu Keeling National Park!
Update to Park Passes for entry to national parks from 1 January 2021
Thursday 10 December 2020
The Australian Government’s fee waiver period for Booderee, Kakadu and Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Parks is coming to a close on 31 December 2020.
Parks Australia recognises ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ for NAIDOC Week
Monday 9 November 2020
The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. Parks Australia recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.
Record $233 million investment in Parks Australia
Sunday 12 July 2020
The Australian Government has today announced a record $233 million investment into Parks Australia to deliver infrastructure upgrades across our national parks and at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Staged re-opening for Kakadu and Ulur̲u-Kata Tjut̲a and National Parks
Friday 12 June 2020
Parks Australia has today announced staged re-opening plans for Kakadu and Ulur̲u-Kata Tjut̲a and National Parks, with both parks to welcome visitors from Friday, 19 June 2020.
Booderee National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Friday 22 May 2020
To minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19, Booderee National Park is closed to travellers and other non-essential visitors until 23 June 2020 (inclusive).
Parks Australia Zoom backgrounds
Thursday 21 May 2020
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been asking you to pick the best photos of our national parks on Facebook. Today, we’ve counted the votes, and you will find Australia’s favorite images from each park.
Supporting tourism businesses in Commonwealth National Parks
Wednesday 6 May 2020
Tourism businesses operating in Commonwealth national parks managed by Parks Australia will benefit from a financial relief package.
COVID-19 closure remains in place for Booderee
Thursday 30 April 2020
Parks Australia and the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council advise that Booderee National Park will remain closed to the public until 11.59 pm on 23 May 2020.
Kakadu National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Thursday 9 April 2020
To protect remote communities from COVID-19, Kakadu National Park is closed to visitors and other non-essential travellers until 11.59 pm 18 June 2020. This closure is under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Tuesday 7 April 2020
To mitigate the spread of Covid-19, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is closed to visitors and other non-essential travellers until 11.59 pm 18 June 2020.
Parks Australia temporary closures extended
Monday 6 April 2020
Parks Australia has today announced that the recent closures to Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be extended.
Christmas Island COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Tuesday 31 March 2020
A travel ban is in place to Christmas Island until further notice. Only residents and essential staff can enter the island. Residents, essential staff and their families returning to the island must self-isolate for two weeks.
Norfolk Island COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Tuesday 31 March 2020
On 17 March 2020 a travel ban was put into effect for arrivals to Norfolk Island. Only residents and essential staff can travel to Norfolk Island until further notice, and anyone returning to the island must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.
Parks Australia announces temporary closures
Tuesday 24 March 2020
Parks Australia has today announced that the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks will be temporarily closed to visitors and other non-essential travellers for a minimum of two weeks.
Waived park entry fees announced
Friday 13 March 2020
The Australian Government has announced that park entry fees will be waived for visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Booderee National Parks from 16 March to 31 December 2020.
