Documents regarding 2026 variation of the lease for Uluṟu–Kata Tjuṯa National Park

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This release contains briefings, decision documents, draft deed materials and delegation instruments relating to the 2026 variation of the Head Lease for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, between the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Aboriginal Land Trust and the Director of National Parks. The brief to the Acting Director of National Parks, dated 2 March 2026, recommends approving a variation with an estimated value of $31 million (GST inclusive) over five years to 30 June 2030. The payments combine annual rent increases, a 50% share of entrance fees and a 50% share of commercial revenue. The brief flags a funding risk: the lease has no mechanism to adjust the retained share if operating costs exceed the DNP's retained revenue. Approvals under sections 514C and 514D of the EPBC Act and subsection 27(3) of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 are addressed. The release also includes draft deed variation clauses on devolved management and sacred sites, and delegation instruments under the EPBC Act.