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MEDIA RELEASE: National Call for Federal Ranger Program to Deliver Fit-for-Purpose Ranger and IPA Budgets

MEDIA RELEASE 10 June, 2026 National Call for Federal Ranger Program to Deliver Fit-for-Purpose Indigenous Ranger & IPA Budgets and Support in Face of Rising Costs As cost pressures nationally increase, Country...

THE LOWDOWN: Rangers Expand but Fuel and Operational Support Hits Home

As I write this piece we are exactly one week away from delivery of the Federal Budget. Federal Government funding is the backbone of contemporary Ranger and Indigenous Protected Area work on...

MEDIA RELEASE: CNP Welcomes New Ranger Jobs but Warns Federal Government Agencies Need New Approach

MEDIA RELEASE November 20, 2025 CNP Welcomes New Ranger Jobs Announced by Federal Government, but Warns that Success Needs Government Agencies to Substantially Improve and Rebuild their Approach Country Needs People welcome...

Indigenous Land Management Network Urges Change to Counter Inflation Impact

Country Needs People has urged the Federal Government to ensure inflation does not undermine the important work of Indigenous Rangers and Indigenous Protected Areas in looking after Country. Country Needs People CEO...

MEDIA RELEASE: Inflation Will Bite into On-Country Funding for Rangers & IPAs

MEDIA RELEASE May 8, 2023 Country Needs People urges the Federal Government to make sure inflation does not undermine the important work of Indigenous Rangers and Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) in looking...

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We pay our respects to all the First Nations people around Australia and their unbroken commitment to keep Country strong on land and sea. We acknowledge Indigenous partners, Traditional Owners, Elders past, present and emerging and extend our appreciation of their support and guidance of our daily work.

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