Gunyangara people get control of their economic destiny

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Traditional owners from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory have signed a contract that could lead to more economic control. The Gunyangara community will decide how leases are granted, if the new government agreement goes to plan. This is different from other 99-year township leases, which are controlled by government officials. Experts say this empowering change could spread to Indigenous communities across Australia.

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