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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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Mogo LALC rises from the ashes

It’s been five long years, but Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council has turned a corner with the opening of its new building, and NSWALC salutes the Mogo LALC board and CEO’s bravery and fight for the local Yuin community.

The opening represents a significant step in the journey of healing after the devastating 2019-20 bushfires, Mogo LALC CEO Linda Carlson said.…

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NSWALC welcomes new Councillor for Sydney/Newcastle Region

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to announce Barry ‘BJ’ Duncan will be the new Councillor for the Sydney/Newcastle Region until the NSWALC general election is held in February 2024.

Following former Sydney/Newcastle Councillor Abie Wright’s resignation last month, protocols under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) mean the role is then offered to the person who secured the second-highest number of votes in the 2019 election, in this case BJ Duncan.…

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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. …

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…