The Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment Bill 2022 (Bill), came into force on 25 November 2022. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) previously provided a Guide for LALCs on changes to the ALRA, which is available at the NSWALC website here.…
Applications for the NSWALC Regional Event Grants 2023-24 Close Soon
Applications for the 2023-24 round of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Regional Event Grants close soon, on Sunday 30 April.
The NSWALC Regional Event Grants program
Events chosen for a NSWALC Regional Event Grant must support and promote Aboriginal culture and/or sporting achievement, have Aboriginal participation and be of regional significance for Aboriginal peoples in NSW.…
NSWALC Funding of the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program
After 15 years and a commitment of over $20 million, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) will be ceasing financial contributions to the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program (ACWSP or ‘the Program’) from 1 July 2023.…
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.…
NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 440
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 440th meeting in Parramatta from Wednesday 15 March to Thursday 16 March 2023.
A number of topics were discussed, including a review of the Land Dealings Policy, a revised 2022-2023 Budget and expansion of the Aboriginal Community Connector initiative, to include four additional communities.…
Breaking Ground at Murrin Bridge
Big celebrations at Murrin Bridge recently, with a special ceremony marking the start of a building project that will transform the community.
Community members gathered for a ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony, to mark the beginning of a much-needed preschool extension and community hub.…
NSWALC celebrates inspiring Aboriginal women at NSW Women of the Year awards ceremony
Inspiring Aboriginal women and young girls, including our own NSW Aboriginal Land Council Councillor Anne Dennis, were honoured at yesterday’s NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre.
The biggest cheer was for proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman, Lynda Edwards, who was named NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year, and later the major award, the Premier’s NSW Woman of the Year Award to rapturous applause.…
NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 439
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 439th meeting in Parramatta from Wednesday 15 February to Thursday 16 February 2023.
A number of topics were discussed, including areas below.
NSWALC Educational Scholarship
The NSWALC Council has made a decision on the two successful applicants for the 2023 NSWALC Educational Scholarship.…