The Cabbage Tree Island Community have released their debut launch of short film ‘NGUMBINY (HOME)’ and Cabbo Crew’s debut song and music video ‘Wanna Go Home’, a tribute to the strength of the families and kids that braved the devastating 2022 NSW floods.…
Wangaaypuwan Local Aboriginal Land Council Inaugural Meeting on Ngiyampaa Country
June 3, 2023 marked an historic day for Land Rights, with the inaugural meeting of a new Local Aboriginal Land Council, the first in over a decade.
The Wangaaypuwan LALC was gazetted in February 2023, 12 years after its original application to constitute a new LALC. …
Have your say: NSWALC elections to be held in February 2024
The date for the next NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) councillor election has been confirmed by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, with Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) members to go to the polls on 24 February 2024.…
Yes! NSWALC to actively campaign for the Voice
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) stands ready to strengthen community understanding and awareness of the Yes campaign for the Voice referendum.
At last week’s full council meeting of NSWALC, it was decided to formally endorse the Yes campaign. …
Land Rights warriors honoured in new video to mark 40th anniversary of Aboriginal Land Rights Act in NSW
An inspirational video featuring the warriors of Land Rights has been released to mark the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) being enacted in NSW.
The video features many legends of Land Rights, including Neita Scott, Tiga Bayles, Aggie Coe, William Bates, Dot and Hewitt Whyman, Lynn Trindall, Lyall Munro Jr, Maureen O’Donnell and Gary Williams.…
LALC IT Infrastructure Upgrade Project
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is launching an IT Infrastructure grant project for Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) with support from the NSW Government.
Recognising the importance of reliable IT Infrastructure, NSWALC has brokered approximately $2 million to be channelled towards IT upgrades.…
NSWALC welcomes new Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) welcomes the appointment of David Harris as the new Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty in the Minns Government.
“As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act in New South Wales, a treaty will signify a new agenda for Aboriginal rights in this state,” NSWALC Chairperson Cr Danny Chapman said.…
Amazing art celebrates Protecting Country as the Aboriginal Land Rights Act turns 40 in NSW
Proud Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist, Monique Rennie, has designed a unique artwork to mark the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act passing NSW Parliament.
Commissioned by the NSW Aboriginal Land Council to mark this special occasion, Monique has created an amazing artwork, titled `Stronger with Country’, representing the diverse lands and waterways of Country the legends of the Land Rights movement have protected in the past, and now the Land Rights Network continues to protect for future generations.…
NSWALC celebrates inspiring Aboriginal women at NSW Women of the Year awards ceremony
Inspiring Aboriginal women and young girls, including our own NSW Aboriginal Land Council Councillor Anne Dennis, were honoured at yesterday’s NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre.
The biggest cheer was for proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman, Lynda Edwards, who was named NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year, and later the major award, the Premier’s NSW Woman of the Year Award to rapturous applause.…
NSWALC welcomes businesses giving workers a choice on January 26 public holiday
26 January 2023
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) welcomes and supports a growing number of employers giving their employees the choice of working on the gazetted January 26 public holiday.
Before Christmas, NSWALC CEO Yuseph Deen wrote to major ASX companies asking them to consider giving their employees the choice of working on the January 26 public holiday, and instead taking the time off later at a mutually agreeable time.…