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actions to come out of the Roundtable. These<br />

comments, and all the earlier discussions, were<br />

used to come up with the outcomes listed later<br />

in this report.<br />

Closing statements were made by Miriuwung<br />

traditional owner Des Hill, Karajarri leader<br />

Mervyn Mulardy Junior, and Nyikina-Mangala<br />

leader Anthony Watson.<br />

Tom Birch (KLC Chairman), Don Henry and<br />

Rosemary Hill (ACF), and Craig Phillips (EK<br />

Chairman) thanked everybody for organising<br />

and being part of the Roundtable, and presented<br />

gifts to the overseas guests.<br />

The Roundtable was closed by Laurie Shaw<br />

and Neville Sharpe. People were invited to<br />

have a look at the Ngurrara Canvas, which was<br />

unrolled outside on the lawn. Artists and senior<br />

Aboriginal people gave an explanation of the<br />

painting.<br />

SIGNIFICANCE<br />

OF THE ROUNDTABLE<br />

This Roundtable was a very important event in<br />

planning for the development of the <strong>Kimberley</strong>.<br />

The forum was the first gathering of its kind<br />

in the region, bringing together a wide range<br />

of people, including many who are engaged<br />

in activities and enterprises that build up and<br />

look after the cultural and natural values of the<br />

region.<br />

The Roundtable came up with key principles for<br />

appropriate development in the Fitzroy Valley<br />

and the Canning Basin. These principles can be<br />

applied across the <strong>Kimberley</strong>.<br />

The Roundtable came up with some key actions<br />

that would help to make sure these principles<br />

were turned into strong and sustainable<br />

developments for the region.<br />

The Roundtable promoted the sharing of<br />

information and building of relationships and<br />

networks between all people and organisations.<br />

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