Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation Media Briefing Paper #1 October 1996

The delegation and the Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation

Yvonne Margarula is the chairperson of the Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corportation and senior Traditional Owner for Mirrar country. Mirrar lands include Jabiru township, the Ranger lease and the Jabiluka lease. Ms Margarula lives in Kakadu National Park.

Ms Margarula is employed by the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel and plays a central role in many forums in Kakadu region including the Board of Management which overseas the management of Kakadu National Park.

Irene Nayinggul is senior meber of the Mirrae Erre clan. Ms Nayinggul also speaks English as a second language. Ms Nayinggul lives in Oenpelli, Arnheim Land. Mrs Nayinggul is a committee member of Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation.

Jacqui Katona id employed as the Executive Officer of Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation.

Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation was established in 1995. The membership of this Corporation is made up of Mirrar people. The Corporation provides the framework for traditional owners to exercise their responsibilities effectively. The current priority for the Corporation is to protect the homelands of the Mirrar and respond constructively to the social and economic problems facing the Aboriginal Community.