The date for the next NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) councillor election has been confirmed by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, with Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) members to go to the polls on 24 February 2024.…
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. …
Land Rights warriors honoured in new video to mark 40th anniversary of Aboriginal Land Rights Act in NSW
An inspirational video featuring the warriors of Land Rights has been released to mark the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) being enacted in NSW.
The video features many legends of Land Rights, including Neita Scott, Tiga Bayles, Aggie Coe, William Bates, Dot and Hewitt Whyman, Lynn Trindall, Lyall Munro Jr, Maureen O’Donnell and Gary Williams.…
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.…
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.…
Recipients Chosen for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council 2023 Educational Scholarship
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) congratulates university students Abby Newlin and Nathan Weldon-Bowen, who have each been awarded the 2023 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Educational Scholarship.
The $10,000 Scholarship is aimed at penultimate year Aboriginal students at a tertiary institution in NSW.…
Amazing art celebrates Protecting Country as the Aboriginal Land Rights Act turns 40 in NSW
Proud Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist, Monique Rennie, has designed a unique artwork to mark the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act passing NSW Parliament.
Commissioned by the NSW Aboriginal Land Council to mark this special occasion, Monique has created an amazing artwork, titled `Stronger with Country’, representing the diverse lands and waterways of Country the legends of the Land Rights movement have protected in the past, and now the Land Rights Network continues to protect for future generations.…
Week of Action for the Voice referendum
NSWALC is encouraging local Aboriginal communities in NSW to read and listen to information being provided about the Voice referendum during the Week of Action, which started on Saturday.
NSWALC believes the Voice to Parliament will help ensure the voices of Aboriginal people are heard loud and clear.…
Guide for LALCs: Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment Act 2022
1 February 2023
NSWALC has prepared a brief Guide for Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) outlining key changes to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) (ALRA) made by the Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment Bill 2022 (Bill).…
Stronger Communities with Aboriginal Community Connectors
Aboriginal communities are strong, resilient and resourceful, and utilising those strengths in community has been vital to the success of a special new initiative in regional NSW.
It’s called Aboriginal Community Connectors, is led by the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (NSW CAPO) and is delivered in Tamworth by the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council.…