Statement: Just Reinvest NSW stands in solidarity with the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and supports its call to action in response to the NSW Government’s proposed changes to land rights legislation.

“The right of Aboriginal people in NSW to make land claims under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 is fundamental. It reflects decades of advocacy and is grounded in the principle of self-determination; just as communities have the right to lead place-based, community-driven responses to overincarceration through justice reinvestment.

“Efforts to weaken land rights, particularly without consultation, undermine this principle. Self-determination must be upheld consistently across all areas that impact Aboriginal communities, from land and culture to justice and community safety.

“We call on governments to respect and protect these rights, and we urge the broader community to stand with NSWALC, raise awareness, and take action to defend Aboriginal land rights in NSW.”

Attributable to Geoff Scott, CEO Just Reinvest NSW