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NSWALC Announces Interim Chief Executive Officer

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to inform the Land Rights Network that Ms Heidi Hardy has been appointed NSWALC Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the forthcoming departure of CEO Yuseph Deen from the organisation.

Heidi Hardy is a proud descendant of the Ngemba people from Brewarrina and Ualaroi peoples of Angledool, both located in North West New South Wales.…

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CEO Recruitment Update

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is moving forward with the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The role of CEO is crucial in guiding NSWALC’s strategic direction and supporting the commitment to Aboriginal communities across New South Wales.…

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463rd NSWALC Council Meeting

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) held its 463rd meeting on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. A variety of important topics were discussed during this one-day meeting, including:

Me Mel (Goat Island) Transfer Committee 

The Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chairperson Kelly as its representative on the Me Mel (Goat Island) Transfer Committee.…

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NSWALC Chief Executive Officer steps down

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) expresses its gratitude to Chief Executive Officer Yuseph Deen, who has announced his resignation.

NSWALC Chairperson, Raymond Kelly highlighted that Mr. Deen leaves the organisation and the Land Rights network in a strong position.…

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461st NSWALC Council Meeting

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) held its 461st meeting on Wednesday, 4 September 2024. Several topics were discussed during the one-day meeting, including:


Sponsorship of the Elders Olympics

The Council has approved a sponsorship package for the 2025 Elders Olympics.…

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New heights for Yarpa Grow program with Western Sydney University on board

First Nations business sector leader, the Yarpa Hub, is excited to announce they have partnered with Western Sydney University to deliver its flagship business accelerator program, Yarpa Grow.

The agreement was signed last week at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta City campus by NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Chairperson Cr Ray Kelly, NSWALC CEO Yuseph Deen and Western Sydney University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Research, Enterprise & International, Professor Deborah Sweeney and Interim Dean, School of Business, Professor Meg Smith.…

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Media statement: Central Region

On 30 January 2024, at the close of nominations, the NSW Electoral Commission declared the election for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Central Region, declaring the election for Grace Toomey.

Since that time, we have become aware that an application has been lodged with the Land & Environment Court, as the Court of Disputed Returns for the NSWALC Elections, for the election of Councillor for the Central Region.…