Crown Land Management Amendment Bill
Aboriginal Land Rights in NSW is under attack following the introduction of the Crown Land Management Amendment Bill (the Bill) by the Minister for Lands and Property, Steve Kamper and his Office. Without consultation or notice the Bill 2026 was introduced in Parliament under the guise of “miscellaneous minor amendments”. They are not minor.
This is an attack by stealth.
The NSW Government deliberately introduced an amendment to another Bill to hollow out Aboriginal peoples’ rights under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALRA) – one of the most significant land restitution frameworks in Australia.
If passed, the changes will erode Land Rights in NSW and overturn more than 40 years of hard work by the Aboriginal Land Rights Network to return land to our people. Read our fact sheet to better understand the claims being made by the NSW Government and the facts behind this Bill.
We cannot allow this to happen.
What NSWALC is doing to oppose this Bill
When we found out about the Bill, we acted immediately to prevent the Bill from progressing, and as a result, its passage has been delayed for further consultation. As soon as we became aware of it, we moved quickly – securing meetings with key parliamentarians across the political spectrum to communicate the immediate risk this Bill possessed to Aboriginal Land Rights in NSW.
We raised serious concerns directly with the NSW Government, including through meetings with the Premier’s Office and multiple ministerial teams. However, these concerns were not heard, including by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, David Harris, or Minister Kamper.
Given this, we have taken this issue beyond closed-door conversations to demand broader attention from the State Government and Parliament. Last month, we held a gathering and press conference in front of NSW Parliament with representatives from the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network. The goal was to amplify our message through the media.
We succeeded in doing that, and as a result the Bill has been delayed to allow for proper consultation. Our work is not yet done. We need to continue to build on our momentum and in order to do so we need support from the community and our allies.
How you can support the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network
We ask you to join us in opposing this Bill. There are three key ways you can help stop the Minns Government and the Kamper office from progressing it.
Sign the petition
This petition is an opportunity to stand alongside the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network in opposition to this Bill.
If we secure 20,000 signatures, our petition will be tabled for debate in the NSW Parliament’s lower house – an important step in building visibility and pressure.
Every signature matters.
Please note: we are not collecting donations or any proceeds. If prompted to donate that money does not go to NSWALC.
Sign our open letter
We have drafted an open letter to the Minns Government outlining our deep concerns about the Bill.
Download and sign the letter to formally register your opposition.
Send a letter to your local MP
We have prepared a template letter and key information to make it easy for you to contact your local MP and raise your concerns directly.
Sending a letter is one of the most effective ways to ensure your local representative understands the strength of community opposition to this Bill.
If you have any questions or would like to know how you can support the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network, please contact the Strategy and Policy Unit – policy@alc.org.au.
More information about the Bill
Learn more about the Bill and our advocacy by reading previous Network Messages.
Update On Crown Lands Management Bill – Call For Unity
17 April, 2026
The Crown Lands Management Amendment Bill 2026 Update
08 April, 2026
Attributable to New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council’s Chairperson, Dr Raymond Kelly
2 April, 2026
Crown Land Management Amendment Bill – Updated LALC Letter Template
27 March, 2026
Update on Crown Lands Bill – An Update from Chair
27 March, 2026
NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network Convenes Emergency Meeting In Parramatta As Part Of Statewide Conference To Oppose Crown Lands Bill
23 March, 2026
Crown Land Management Amendment Bill – Explained & What LALCs Need To Know
22 March, 2026
NSW Labor Government Hollowing-Out Aboriginal Land Rights and Public Protections On Public Land By Stealth
22 March, 2026
Labor Government Abolishes Aboriginal Land Rights In NSW By Stealth – Call For Action
20 March, 2026
How you can stay updated
Over the coming months, NSWALC and the broader Aboriginal Land Rights Network will continue to oppose this Bill.
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