5 May, 2026
NSWALC is calling on the Network to stand together and present a united front this Wednesday, 6 May.
With the planned march less than two days away, this is a critical opportunity to express our concerns and opposition to the Bill in its current form.
This is an important moment for the Aboriginal Land Rights Network as we stand together to protect the integrity of Aboriginal Land Rights across NSW.
Latest Updates
In the last week, more than 100 letters (which represent more than 92% of the Network) were sent in opposition to the Bill to Minister Kamper, the Premier and Minister Harris.
NSWALC maintains that the Bill, in its current form, threatens the integrity of the land rights system and could impact tens of thousands of undetermined land claims across the state.
Protest Details
When: 11:30 am, Wednesday 6 May 2026
Where: Northern end of Hyde Park, Sydney (near the Archibald Fountain)
A full overview of the protest details can be found in the factsheet linked here. To also view the ALS protesting fact sheet, view here.
Transport and Shuttle Buses
As part of our response to the Bill, NSWALC is coordinating charter coach transport support to assist LALCs, Communities & Allies and communities in Sydney, Western Sydney, South-West Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong/Illawarra regions to attend the public protest.
To support attendance, NSWALC has secured limited charter coach transport from the following regional hubs:
- Parramatta / Western Sydney
- South-West Sydney
- Newcastle (Various Locations)
- Central Coast
- Wollongong / Illawarra
Please note: Coach seats are limited, so we encourage early registration to secure a seat. Seats will be allocated in the order registrations are received and confirmed. If all seats are filled, attendees will be placed on a waitlist. To register for transport, please complete the registration form below:
Protest Transport Registration Form
We encourage LALCs to coordinate local attendance numbers and register as early as possible. Final transport confirmations, including departure times and exact coach instructions, will be issued directly to confirmed attendees after registration is complete.
If you have any questions, please contact crownlandsbill@alc.org.au.
Reimbursement for LALCs
As a reminder, Local Aboriginal Land Councils will be reimbursed for travel costs up to $2,500 per LALC for attendance at the protest.
To access reimbursement, LALC CEOs must:
- Provide written confirmation of attendance
- Submit an invoice to NSWALC
- Please send confirmations and invoices to: crownlandsbill@alc.org.au
How You Can Take Action if you Cannot Attend on Wednesday
Local Aboriginal Land Councils and supporters are encouraged to continue advocacy efforts by:
- Writing to your local Members of Parliament (see template here)
- Raising awareness within your communities about the potential impacts of the Bill
- Encouraging allies and supporters to also make representations to Parliament
- Staying informed on the latest updates (see updated factsheet here)
- Signing and sharing the petition within your networks (see here)
We thank you for your support as we stand together to protect Aboriginal Land Rights.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please contact the Strategy and Policy Unit – policy@alc.org.au.