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Misinformation and Disinformation leading up to the Voice Referendum

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has now published the Referendum Yes and No case essays on its website.

The purpose of the case essays is for each side of the debate to present its case and inform the Australian public.

A hard copy of both case essays and the AEC’s official guide to participating in the 2023 Referendum will also be distributed to each Australian household in the weeks leading up to the vote.…

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NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 444

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 444th meeting in Parramatta on Wednesday and Thursday June 14 and 15, 2023.

A number of topics were discussed, including successful applications to various NSWALC funding streams, approved short-term work via Section 66A of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) (ALRA) and NSWALC’s support for the Yes campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.…

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Western region LALCs hear exciting renewable energy opportunities

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) collaborated with the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), and the First Nations Clean Energy Network to deliver a workshop exploring economic opportunities in energy transition and renewable energy projects.

The workshop held in the Western region earlier this year explored potential ways Aboriginal landholders can play in addressing climate change, and the economic opportunities that might be gained from engaging in the renewable energy economy.…

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NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 443

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 443rd meeting in Parramatta on Wednesday 17 May 2023.

A number of topics were discussed, including NSWALC’s revised Land Dealing Policy, the Justice Connect LALC Lawyer Program and subsidiary companies Yilabara Solutions and Birribee Housing.…

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Applications for the NSWALC Regional Event Grants 2023-24 Close Soon

Applications for the 2023-24 round of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Regional Event Grants close soon, on Sunday 30 April.

The NSWALC Regional Event Grants program

Events chosen for a NSWALC Regional Event Grant must support and promote Aboriginal culture and/or sporting achievement, have Aboriginal participation and be of regional significance for Aboriginal peoples in NSW.…

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NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 440

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 440th meeting in Parramatta from Wednesday 15 March to Thursday 16 March 2023.

A number of topics were discussed, including a review of the Land Dealings Policy, a revised 2022-2023 Budget and expansion of the Aboriginal Community Connector initiative, to include four additional communities.…

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Breaking Ground at Murrin Bridge

Big celebrations at Murrin Bridge recently, with a special ceremony marking the start of a building project that will transform the community.

Community members gathered for a ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony, to mark the beginning of a much-needed preschool extension and community hub.…