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Merry Christmas & Thank You for 2024

Dear Land Rights network,

On behalf of the NSWALC Council, thank you all for your ongoing commitment to driving Aboriginal land rights in NSW.

Over the past year, we have made significant gains for our network and our people.

We continue to lodge, negotiate and litigate Aboriginal land claims, alongside LALCs.…

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NSW Government consultations on proposed Aboriginal Fishing Draft Regulation

The NSW Government has released its Aboriginal Fishing Draft Regulation (Draft Regulation). The Draft Regulation is open for consultation until 16 February 2025. Submissions can be made here.

The NSW Government states the purpose of the draft regulation is to support the commencement of section 21AA (a special provision for Aboriginal cultural fishing) and to provide daily take and possession limits for fish and invertebrates that recognise the spiritual, social and customary significance of fisheries resources to Aboriginal people that can be applied across NSW within a sustainable natural resource management framework.…

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Hidden catch: Keeping bag limits for cultural fishing disappoints NSWALC

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is disappointed the NSW Government is persisting with keeping bag and possession limits for Aboriginal cultural fishing.

“The NSW Government is giving with one hand, yet trying to take away with another with the recently released draft Aboriginal Fishing Regulation,’’ NSWALC Chairperson Cr Raymond Kelly said.…

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NSWALC Social Impact Report reveals positive impact on Aboriginal communities

The social impact of programs and services delivered by the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has a profound impact on the Land Rights Network and Aboriginal communities throughout NSW.

In releasing the Social Impact Report for 2022-23, NSWALC Chairperson Councillor Raymond Kelly said improving community resilience, sustainability and economic stability were key focuses.…

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Sorry Business –The Passing of Aboriginal Leader, Cindy Berwick

12 November 2021

NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights network mourn the passing of Cindy Berwick.

Cindy grew up in the inner city of Sydney and was a Ngunnawal woman descending from the Bell family in Yass.

Cindy was a fearless leader in education and dedicated her life to supporting Aboriginal students’ access to quality education so they too can achieve their educational aspirations.…

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Update on LALC Members’ Meetings, Compliance and COVID-19 Restrictions

14 October 2021

The Office of the Registrar and the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) would like to provide updated advice to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) regarding the holding of Members’ Meetings and a range of LALC compliance requirements under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (the ALRA) and the NSWALC Funding Agreements.…

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Changes to the Land Titles System in NSW

13 September 2021

Changes to the Land Titles System in NSW

From 11 October 2021, there is new changes to the land titles system in NSW that will transition the NSW land titles system away from paper to electronic processes.

Key Changes from 11 October 2021

  1. The cancellation of paper Certificates of Title (CTs).
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Update on LALC Members’ Meetings, Compliance and COVID-19 Restrictions

2 September 2021

Update on LALC Members’ Meetings, Compliance and COVID-19 Restrictions

The Office of the Registrar and the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) would like to provide advice to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) regarding the holding of Members’ Meetings and a range of LALC compliance requirements under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (the ALRA) and the NSWALC Funding Agreements.…

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An Update on COVID-19 Outbreaks in Regional NSW

12 August 2021

In the past week the COVID-19 outbreak has spread further outside of Greater Sydney, with lockdowns now in place in much of regional New South Wales.

Cases in several areas with high Aboriginal populations are particularly concerning to NSWALC and the network, and now is the time to be vigilant.…