Our Business
Murin delivers essential services that support the everyday needs of residents in Wadeye and the wider Thamarrurr Region.
We operate across several key service areas — air and bus transport, freight, civil works, and Homelands support — to keep people connected, create local employment, and reinvest profits back into community priorities.
Murin’s businesses are guided by strong governance and local leadership through its elected Kardu Board, ensuring accountability, transparency, and alignment with community goals.
Our operations are driven by a clear purpose:
to strengthen Kardu life and wellbeing through strong, community-led business.
Our Vision
A future where children grow up happy and healthy on their land, Kardu have meaningful opportunities, and all generations live in harmony with Country.
This vision reflects Murin’s commitment to cultural continuity, economic independence, and community strength across the Thamarrurr and West Daly region.
Our Guiding Principles
Our way is shaped by the values and aspirations of our people:
We are independent and in control of our destiny
— making decisions guided by community priorities.
We keep culture alive on Country
— ensuring our work strengthens cultural identity and connection to place.
We are strong and agile in business
— building resilient enterprises that adapt to change.
We are for Kardu
— our focus remains on the wellbeing of our families, communities, and Country.
These principles guide everything we do — from daily operations to long-term investment and planning.
Our Key Priorities
Our Destiny in Our Hands
In 2025, Murin launched its Generational Strategic Vision, setting out a clear plan for the next decade of growth and community development.
This strategy focuses on building a sustainable future through strong business, wise investment, and good governance.
1. Strong and Sustainable Businesses
Continue to strengthen and diversify Murin’s commercial operations so that profits can be reinvested into community priorities.
2. Wise Investment for Future Generations
Grow Murin’s financial base and invest in opportunities that deliver long-term stability and independence.
3. Homelands Development and Economic Participation
Support people to live safely and sustainably on Country by improving essential services, infrastructure, and local enterprise.
4. Strong Leadership and Governance
Build capable, accountable management systems and leadership that reflect community voice and ensure Murin remains transparent and well-governed.
Our long-term direction is guided by the Murin Generational Strategic Vision — Our Destiny in Our Hands.
This plan outlines how Murin will continue to build strong businesses, create local opportunities, and support future generations to live well on their Country.
Strong and Sustainable Businesses
Continue to strengthen and diversify Murin’s commercial operations so that profits can be reinvested into community priorities.
Wise Investment for Future Generations
Grow Murin’s financial base and invest in opportunities that deliver long-term stability and independence.
Support people to live safely and sustainably on Country by improving essential services, infrastructure, and local enterprise.
Strong Leadership and Governance
Build capable, accountable management systems and leadership that reflect community voice and ensure Murin remains transparent and well-governed.
