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National Sorry Day Statement from the NSWALC Chairperson Raymond Kelly

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.…

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UPDATE: Major Flooding Continues Across the Mid North Coast

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.…

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LALC success story: Wangaaypuwan hits the ground running!

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.…

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Item 4: Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum

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.

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Item 3: Implementing UNDRIP in Member States and the UN System

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.