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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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Media statement: Mine debate shows need for ACH reform

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is deeply concerned with the debate surrounding the proposed Regis gold mine in Blayney and the weaponisation of Aboriginal culture to serve political and commercial interests.

NSWALC has long advocated for long overdue meaningful and just Aboriginal Culture and Heritage (ACH) law reform at both the State and Federal level that provides protection for ACH values whilst providing greater certainty for all stakeholders and interests. …