Wadeye Sets Their Sights for the Future

In 2021, our Office received a request from the Kardu Diminin Corporation (KDC) seeking information on Township Leasing.  Since then, our Office has been working in partnership with the Wadeye Traditional Owners to support them to understand their land tenure choices. 

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Community Story
04 June 2025
The Munupi family, Traditional Owners of Pirlangimpi (formerly Garden Point) signed their 99-year Township Lease in 2017. Located on Melville Island next to the Aspley Strait, Pirlangimpi has a rich history and lays claim to be the Tiwi Islands industrial hub with the deep water Port Melville within the Township Lease boundary.
Community Story
04 June 2025
The Wulirankuwu Traditional Owners continue to build their community based business, demonstrating how the Township Leasing Model can drive sustainable economic outcomes in remote Northern Territory communities.
Community Story
04 June 2025
The number of residents returning to live in Ranku is on the rise as our Office continues to work closely with Portaminni Traditional Owners to upgrade existing housing and related infrastructure.
Community Story
04 June 2025
In 2007, the Mantiyupwi family signed the first-ever Township Lease over Wurrumiyanga (then known as Nguiu), one of the largest remote communities in the Northern Territory. This innovation in the administration of Aborginal land opened up the opportunity for a range of economic and social development activity that continues today.
Community Story
01 October 2022
On 1 October 2023, the Groote Eylandt Township Lease transitioned to a community controlled
entity. This was celebrated at an event on 14 November in Angurugu attended by both the
Minister and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians.
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Welcome to The Office of Township Leasing

The Office of Township Leasing acknowledges Traditional Owners and their continuing connection to their ancestral lands, waters and communities. To all Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia we pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and Elders past, present and emerging. 

The Executive Director respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture. Readers should be aware that this report contains references and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed.

Community Story
04 June 2025
The Munupi family, Traditional Owners of Pirlangimpi (formerly Garden Point) signed their 99-year Township Lease in 2017. Located on Melville Island next to the Aspley Strait, Pirlangimpi has a rich history and lays claim to be the Tiwi Islands industrial hub with the deep water Port Melville within the Township Lease boundary.
Community Story
04 June 2025
The Wulirankuwu Traditional Owners continue to build their community based business, demonstrating how the Township Leasing Model can drive sustainable economic outcomes in remote Northern Territory communities.
Community Story
04 June 2025
The number of residents returning to live in Ranku is on the rise as our Office continues to work closely with Portaminni Traditional Owners to upgrade existing housing and related infrastructure.
Community Story
04 June 2025
In 2007, the Mantiyupwi family signed the first-ever Township Lease over Wurrumiyanga (then known as Nguiu), one of the largest remote communities in the Northern Territory. This innovation in the administration of Aborginal land opened up the opportunity for a range of economic and social development activity that continues today.
Community Story
01 October 2022
On 1 October 2023, the Groote Eylandt Township Lease transitioned to a community controlled
entity. This was celebrated at an event on 14 November in Angurugu attended by both the
Minister and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians.