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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.

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468th NSWALC Council Meeting

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 468th meeting from Tuesday, 25 March 2025 to Thursday, 27 March 2025.

Over the three days, Councillors participated in a strategic workshop and discussed the critical challenges and opportunities faced by NSWALC, LALCs and communities toward achieving the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan 2022-26.…

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Save the Date: 2025 Statewide Conference

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Statewide Conference on 28 & 29 October 2025. The conference will be held in Sydney at the Rydges Parramatta, Rosehill.

The 2025 Statewide Conference will be an opportunity for NSWALC and Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to come together to celebrate our achievements and collectively shape the future of Land Rights.…

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Sorry Business – The Passing of Vic Simms

NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network mourn the passing of Vic Simms, a proud Bidjigal Elder and icon in the music, performance and entertainment industries.

The acclaimed musician, also known as Uncle Bunno, was a long-time active member of the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council.…