Today on National Sorry Day, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) extends a heartfelt message of healing and solidarity to the Land Rights Network and Aboriginal communities across NSW.
The day offers a national opportunity to reflect on the pain and trauma inflicted on our youngest community members, caused by government policies that led to the forced removal of First Nations children from their families, communities and Country.…
Communities across the Mid North coast of NSW continue to be impacted by intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding.
Locations affected include Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Dorrigo, Wingham, Nambucca and Yarrowitch. NSW SES has also been responding to major flooding on the Hastings River, Gloucester River, Williams River and Paterson River.…
There is some great news coming out of our newest LALC, Wangaaypuwan LALC (WANLALC), which was gazetted in February 2023, more than a decade after its original application to constitute a new LALC.
Despite the long wait, WANLALC has really hit the ground running, being successful with their Indigenous Rangers Program submission, creating fantastic job opportunities for mob.…
Make sure your voice is heard.
Elections are a powerful opportunity for Aboriginal peoples across NSW and beyond to have their say and shape the future of this country. Our vote is not just a right — it is a legacy of generations of resistance, advocacy and strength.…
INTERVENTION by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors, past and present, and acknowledge the Indigenous experts and participants here today.
I speak on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.…
INTERVENTION by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
I speak today on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we meet and pay my respects to all Indigenous Peoples gathered here.…
INTERVENTION by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors, past and present, and extend our appreciation to the Indigenous experts and participants at this session.
I speak on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.…
EDUCATION – Collaboration with Aboriginal Communities to maintain educational engagement and attainment
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors, past and present, and thank the Indigenous experts and participants here today.
I speak on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council, the peak body for Aboriginal land rights in our state.…
INTERVENTION by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council at UNPFII 2025
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors, past and present, and thank the Indigenous experts and participants at this session.
I speak on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council, the peak body for Aboriginal land rights in our state.…
UNPFII – A Global Platform for Indigenous People
Established in 2000 as an advisory body to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is dedicated to addressing Indigenous issues such as economic and social development, culture, the environment, health, and human rights.…
