12 Sections of Land to Be Placed Under Indigenous Management

The move aims to conserve the environment and create jobs.

Australian Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney attends the Garma Festival at Gulkula in East Arnhem, Australia on July 30, 2022. Photo by Tamati Smith/Getty Images

Twelve new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) will be established under the Labor government following $14.6 million (US$9.8 million) in funding.

IPAs are looked after by Indigenous Australians, who are given the role of managing nature protections and jobs.