5 August, 2026
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is reminding the Aboriginal Land Rights On Friday 31 July 2026, the extended consultation period for the Crown Land Management Amendment Bill (the Bill) concluded, in line with the NSW Government’s agreement with the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network.
During the extended consultation period, the NSW Government met with the Land Rights Network online to provide an opportunity for Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to express their concerns and provide feedback on the proposed amendments.
NSWALC extends its thanks to the Land Rights Network for their support and advocacy throughout this period.
Minister for Lands and Property, Steve Kamper confirmed that the NSW Government would consider the amendments proposed by NSWALC and the Land Rights Network by late August and has committed to recirculating the updates prior to the amendments being introduced in Parliament. Despite these discussions, our concerns remain as there is no certainty that these amendments will be adopted.
NSWALC and the Land Rights Network acknowledge the Minister’s recognition that the initial consultation process was inadequate and that the original proposed amendments were progressed under an unreasonably rushed timeframe.
NSWALC’s position remains clear and unchanged. We remain firmly opposed to the Bill in its current form and will continue to advocate for amendments that protect Aboriginal Land Rights and the integrity of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.
We will continue to keep the Network informed of further developments as this matter progresses.
Together we stand. Divided we fall.
For more information on the Crown Lands Management Amendment Bill, visit the NSWALC website.