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NSW Aboriginal Land Council Welcomes $246.8 Million NSW Government Investment in Closing the Gap

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. 

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. …

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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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Your Feedback on NSWALC Programs, Grants and Training

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is inviting you to have your say about your experiences with NSWALC’s grants, programs and training.

Your feedback and insights are important for us to know, so we can improve what we do to better meet your needs.…

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Grace Toomey stands down as Councillor for the Central Region

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Councillor for the Central Region, Grace Toomey has been disqualified from holding office pursuant to s132(1)(i) of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and has stood down.

Grace undertook a onetime secondary employment without approval of the Council and despite donating her remuneration, was disqualified as a result.…