New Indigenous Protected Area Dedications and On-Country Celebrations in NT & QLD

New Indigenous Protected Area Dedications and On-Country Celebrations in NT & QLD Michael Dean Thu, 01/10/2026 - 09:03 More Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) dedication ceremonies have been held in Queensland and the Northern Territory, boosting local management and conservation efforts. Last week the Wuthathi People and the Nardirri, Perrederr, Tjindi, Thawurr, Neninh, Yederr and Mendheyangarl People celebrated the dedication of the Wuthathi IPA in Queensland, and the Wangga IPA in the Northern Territory. The IPA program supports First Nations peoples to care for their Country through voluntary agreements with the Australian Government, to protect the local environment and the plants and animals that call it home. The dedications were recognised with on‑Country ceremonies, bringing together Elders, families, young people and community members to honour their enduring connection to land and sea. The Wuthathi IPA covers 807,926 hectares, comprising 119,252 hectares of land and 688,674 hectares of sea Country in Shelburne Bay, Far North Queensland The Wangga IPA, formally known as the Marri-Jabin IPA, has expanded adding 34,397 hectares of land to the National Reserve System. This bri

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