The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to make the NSWALC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 available to the Aboriginal Land Rights Network.
NSWALC thanks Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs), Aboriginal Owners and community members who contributed their insights and feedback throughout the development of the Plan.
The Plan has been endorsed by the NSWALC Council and will guide our work over the next four years.
NSWALC Strategic Plan 2026-2030
The NSWALC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 sets out our strategic direction to strengthen the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network and empower Aboriginal peoples through self-determination and connection to Country, land, culture and community.
Over the next four years, NSWALC will focus on four strategic goal areas:
- Strong Foundations
- Community Impact
- Land Activation
- Advocacy Voice
Together, these priorities will guide NSWALC's policy, advocacy and operational work, supporting Local Aboriginal Land Councils to protect Land Rights, deliver on community priorities and build prosperity for future generations.
The NSWALC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 serves as NSWALC's Community, Land and Business Plan in accordance with section 137A of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW). It provides the overarching framework for NSWALC's planning, governance, budgeting and reporting, ensuring our activities remain aligned with the priorities of the Aboriginal Land Rights Network.
The Plan outlines key priorities and milestones for 2026-2030, including strengthening LALC governance and organisational capability, progressing policy and law reform to protect Aboriginal Land Rights, commencing the review of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, advancing land activation opportunities, supporting community-led planning and economic development, and delivering redesigned systems and resources to better support LALCs.
NSWALC will continue to work closely with LALCs, Members, Aboriginal Owners and communities throughout the implementation of the Plan to ensure our strategic priorities reflect the aspirations and needs of the Aboriginal Land Rights Network.
To read the full NSWALC Strategic Plan 2026–2030, please click the link here.
How NSWALC's Strategic Planning Works
The Strategic Plan and Strategic Plan Supplement serve as NSWALC’s Community, Land and Business Plan in accordance with section 137A of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 NSW (ALRA).
This approach integrates NSWALC’s budget and planning, and structures reporting to Council and the Network around the Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan Supplement 2023-2026 will complement the Strategic Plan over three years rather than annually, as with previous Supplements.
The benefits of an extended Supplement life include:
- More efficient use of resources over a three-year period
- Minimising consultation fatigue for the Network and Aboriginal Owners
- Greater visibility for Council over the next three years
- Greater ability to strategise and plan ahead to achieve better outcomes
NSWALC will continue to consult with LALCs, Members and Aboriginal Owners in the development of the supplements.
