The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Minns Government of a $246.8 million funding package to support Closing the Gap initiatives across New South Wales.Â
Investing in Land Rights and Local Economies
The package includes $17.9 million to support Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to acquire, rezone, and activate land—unlocking local economic potential, building community wealth, and creating new pathways to self-determination. …
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.…
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 469th meeting commencing Wednesday, 7 May 2025 to Thursday, 8 May 2025.
Over the two 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.…
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.…
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.…
