29 April, 2026
NSWALC is reminding all Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs), members, Communities, and supporters that the planned protest and march from Hyde Park to NSW Parliament is one week away. This is a critical moment to stand together in unity.
We cannot do this alone.
NSWALC continues to strongly oppose the Bill in its current form. The proposed changes risk undermining the objective and intent of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.
Last week, we held regional meetings across the State to ensure the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network remained united in this opposition. We are pleased to confirm that an overwhelming majority showed a strong and unified response. Thank you to all who participated. This collective effort is a powerful reflection of the strength and unity of our communities.
We want to remind our Network that if the Bill were to pass, it would alter how land claims are assessed. This will ultimately disadvantage LALCs across the State. There is no denying that.
NSWALC is calling for proper and fair consultation that has community involvement at the centre of the decision-making.
A Reminder of the Protest:
Where: Northern end of Hyde Park, Sydney, near the Archibald Fountain
When: 11:30 am, Wednesday 6 May 2026
Reimbursement for LALCs
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
If you are unable to attend in person, there are still important ways to show your support. You can sign the petition, contact your local Member of Parliament (MP) and Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), and make it clear that Aboriginal land rights must be protected and strengthened, not wound back.
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Get in touch: policy@alc.org.au