Terms of Reference

Reference to the Committee
Conduct of the Inquiry
Acknowledgments

Introduction
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu and World Heritage
Aboriginal History
Aboriginal Land Rights
The Jabiluka Project

Overview
The Legislative and Regulatory Framework for Uranium Mining in Kakadu
Environmental Impact Assessments and Approvals for Jabiluka

The Jabiluka EIA Process: Flaws and Uncertainties
  Overview
  Run-off Containment and Management
  Tailings Disposal and Hydrology
  Radiological Protection
  The Scope for Public and Aboriginal Input to the EIA Process
  Cultural Heritage and Sacred Sites
  The Social Impacts of Uranium Mining
  World Heritage Protection
The Regulation and Oversight of Uranium Mining in Kakadu
The Government’s Decision-making
Should there be an Inquiry into the Jabiluka Project under s. 11 of the EPIP Act?

Introduction
The Legislative Framework: Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976
Aboriginal Land Ownership and the Jabiluka Mine
Jabiluka, Ranger and Change in Kakadu
How Fair Was the 1982 Jabiluka Agreement?
The Rights of Traditional Aboriginal Owners: Debate and Conclusions

Kakadu National Park and World Heritage Listing and Criteria
Australia’s World Heritage Obligations
The Government’s Response to the World Heritage Committee Mission’s Report
Should Kakadu National Park Be Given an ‘In Danger’ Listing?
Consequences of an ‘In Danger’ Listing
Conclusion