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NLC and CLC joint submission on NTG Minerals Industry Plan Pathway to 2030
The Central and Northern Land Councils welcome the opportunity to comment on the Northern Territory Minerals Industry Plan – Pathway to 2030 Consultation Draft prepared by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade.
The Land Councils are the primary advocate for the interests of Aboriginal peoples in the Territory. Much of the land that the Northern Territory government (NTG) wishes to open for mineral development is customarily and legally under the control of Aboriginal landowners and cannot be developed without their consent. As such, the NTG and the minerals sector must demonstrate a credible commitment to inclusive economic development, environmental and heritage protection, and respect for self-determination.