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Controversial land rights bill prompts NSW Aboriginal Land Council to reconsider government partnership
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council is considering the extraordinary ste...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Jun 2026
'Respect, rights and reform': Why Tasmania must get heritage protection right
As the Tasmanian Government progresses its overhaul of the Aboriginal Heritage A...
Mark Harriss 12 May 2026
'We will not be a political pawn' - Majority of Aboriginal Land Councils unite against NSW Land Rights bill
More than 92 per cent of Aboriginal Land Councils across New South Wales have co...
Darkinjung Land Council celebrates new housing for Elders, but fears law changes could stop similar projects in the future
In a housing crisis, new Elders' accommodation on the NSW Central Coast is about...
Jarred Cross 5 May 2026
NSW Aboriginal Land Council lodges formal complaint with Human Rights Commission over government plans to change Land Rights system

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council has formally lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission regarding the government's proposed Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory R...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 22, 2026
NSW peak land rights body urges united stand against legislation as local land council pushes meetings with minister

Fears for the future of Aboriginal land rights remain in New South Wales, with state Minister Steve Kamper due to meet with a local land council while the state's peak body calls for a unified approac...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 22, 2026
'You can't capture it in words': Cornerstones of Redfern meet with youth basketball skills camp at NCIE

Having NBL champion Will Hickey and more elite basketball figures in the heart of Redfern wasn't just about building skills, it was strengthening the pathways for wellbeing, community connection and t...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 15, 2026
Aboriginal Land Management training helping next generation work on Country

When Worimi Elder Michelle Perry took part in specialised Indigenous land management training, the influence it had on younger generations inspired her to go out on her own to take it further.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 15, 2026
Young mob to learn bushfood mastery for new venture

A youth-driven Aboriginal commercial catering venture on New South Wales' south coast has tucked in to the growing demand and interest in native bushfoods.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 10, 2026
Government spruiks ‘stronger protections’ as consultation opens on Tasmania’s Aboriginal Heritage Act

The reforming of Tasmania's Aboriginal Heritage Act has progressed after the state government opened public consultation on the proposed legislation.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 1, 2026
More consultation opening soon over proposed changes to WA's Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act

The Western Australian government is conducting consultation in the coming weeks on proposed changes to the state's Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 26, 2026
NSW government shelves planned changes to management of Crown land - for now - after backlash

The New South Government has put its controversial proposals to change the management of Crown lands on hold after a strong backlash from the state's Aboriginal land councils.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 25, 2026
NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network opposes Crown Lands Bill in emergency meeting

More than 250 leaders from across the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network have voiced their opposition of the new Crown Lands Management Amendment Bill, with an emergency meeting held on Monday.

‘Minor’ changes with major consequences: NSW Aboriginal Land Councils speak out on threat to land rights

NSW Aboriginal Land Councils have spoken out against 'minor' changes to Crown Land management legislation, warning the amendments could undermine Aboriginal land rights.

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Mar 23, 2026
Hundreds gather on Yaegl country for 2026 Elders Olympics

More than 400 Aboriginal Elders from across NSW gathered on Yaegl Country in Yamba, NSW this week to compete in the 24th annual Elders Olympics.

Treaty in New South Wales: 'the first question is whether government is ready'

Recently the New South Wales Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, David Harris, stated in Parliament that Aboriginal people in NSW may not yet be ready to progress a Treaty.

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Sean Gordon Mar 13, 2026
NSW Aboriginal Land Council's new leadership appointments reflect statewide push

Diversity at the board level of local land councils is "shaping the future" of land rights in NSW, with the state's peak now following suit with new leadership appointments.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 10, 2026
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