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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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Enrol to Vote by 8pm local time Monday, 7 April 2025

As you may be aware, the Federal Election was officially called last Friday, with polling day now confirmed as Saturday, 3 May 2025.

The right to vote has been a hard-won right for Aboriginal peoples.  For much of the 20th century, Aboriginal people were denied the right to vote, and it took generations of advocacy and courage to change that.…

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PM’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) encourages members of the Land Rights Network to nominate for this prestigious Prize (Prize) celebrating the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems to science, Australia and humanity.

The Prize is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples undertaking projects that benefit their people, communities or place, elevate First Nations knowledge systems, demonstrate sincere connection and contribute to solving a significant challenge through the practice and preservation of our knowledge systems.…

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UPDATE: SAFETY MESSAGE – CYCLONE ALFRED IMPACTED AREAS

Our communities in the North and Mid-North coast of NSW are likely to be impacted by Cyclone Alfred which is currently tracking off the SE QLD Coast and is currently expected to make landfall this evening (Friday) or Saturday morning.

Advice from SES NSW for the Northern Rivers is to STAY INDOORS, UNLESS you have been directed to evacuate due to expected flooding.…