The aboriginal land rights act alra was passed by the nsw parliament in 1983. Some state governments followed the lead of the australian government and introduced their own land rights legislation. The registrar provided a submission to the committees inquiry into economic. Lismores indigenous leaders to shape land rights reform.
An act to repeal the aborigines act 1969 and to make provisions with respect to the land rights of aboriginal persons, including provisions for or with respect to the constitution of aboriginal land councils, the vesting of land in those councils. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 no 42 status information currency of version historical version for 1 october 2010 to 30 september 2011 generated 5 october 2011 at 14. The history of aboriginal land rights in australia 1800s. The appeal can be lodged in the nsw land and environment court within a fourmonth period from the date of determination. The new south wales aboriginal land rights act provided land rights for aboriginal persons, representative aboriginal land councils, vested land in those councils, provided for acquisition and management of land, and for the provision of community benefit schemes by or on behalf of those councils.
Response by the registrar of the aboriginal land rights act 1983 the registrar introduction the committee in its july 2016 discussion paper posed a number of questions for the consideration of interested parties. Different types of land rights laws exist in australia, allowing for the renewed ownership of land to aboriginals aboriginal australians under various conditions. This booklet outlines the changes that have been made to the aboriginal land rights act 1983 the alra by the aboriginal land rights amendment act 2014. The land rights act is a fundamental piece of social reform. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 as at 6 december 2019. Please print all details clearly using block letters full name of person requesting search. Request for 54 3 c notice from the registrar aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw declaring that the applicant is not a voting member at any other land council form pdf. This is a compilation of the aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 12. Aboriginal land rights northern territory amendment act 1987. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 no 42 nsw legislation. Commencement of amendments to the aboriginal land rights act. The aboriginal land rights act 1983 provides appeal rights to claimant land councils where aboriginal land claims are refused.
The aboriginal land rights act central land council. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 as at 6 december 2019 act 42 of 1983 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Nicolas peterson and marcia langton, aborigines, land and land rights, australian institute of aboriginal studies, canberra, 1983. Section 1, introduces and outlines the contents of this report. Aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 c2012c00612 act no. The 1978 inquiry recommended recognition of aboriginal rights of ownership, aboriginal sovereignty and the right to selfdetermination.
Introduction to the aboriginal land rights system in nsw. In december 1976 the federal parliament passed the aboriginal land rights northern territory act. Amendments to the aboriginal land rights act 1983 will commence on 31 march 2010. Request for search of i i land claim register aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw mobile phone. The past 33 years has seen significant capacity development within the nsw aboriginal land council network as a result of the aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw alra. A handbook, australian institute of aboriginal studies, canberra, 1981.
Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. The aboriginal land rights act nt can be updated or changed by the australian government and it. This act may be cited as the aboriginal land rights act 1983. The aboriginal land rights act the aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 alra was the first attempt by an australian government to legally recognise the aboriginal system of land ownership. Notificationgazette leginfo links generate a pdf for this page. Historical version for 1 october 2010 to 30 september 2011 generated 5. South australia took a national lead in land rights legislation with the passage of the aboriginal lands trust act in 1966, which consolidated all existing aboriginal reserve lands and placed them under the control of a board made up of aboriginal representatives.
Pdf land rights and aboriginal voices researchgate. The aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw was established to return land in nsw to aboriginal peoples through a process of lodging claim for certain crown lands. Aboriginal land rights in australia are return of lands to aboriginal australians by the commonwealth, state or territory governments of australia based on recognition of dispossession. Importantly, the act is the first attempt by an australian government to legally recognise the aboriginal system of land ownership and put into law the concept of inalienable freehold title. It is important to keep in mind during the investigation of an aboriginal land claim that the. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 sect 52 functions of. Introductory remarks to introduction to the aboriginal land. In 1983 the aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw was. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated.
Aboriginal land councils constituted under the aboriginal land rights act 1983 alra in nsw can claim land as compensation for historic dispossession of land and to support aboriginal communities social and economic development. It was the first legislation in australia that enabled indigenous people to claim land rights for country where traditional ownership could be proven. The framework provides an opportunity to deliver on the promise of the aboriginal land rights act 1983 that the return of land to aboriginal people and the creation of a democraticallyelected structure can empower us to make our own decisions and achieve economic independence. In the march 1983 federal election the hawke government had promised legislation to ensure land rights are achieved for aboriginal and torres strait islander people throughout australia and their cultural sites and objects are fully protected. Central land council, land rights act brochure pdf 4. Aside from the changes to the appointment of advisors, investigators and administrators see page 12, these changes came into force on. The objects of the nsw aboriginal land council nswalc. An act to amend the aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976, and for related purposes aboriginal land rights northern territory amendment act 1987 no. Land is vested in representative land councils that aim to deliver tangible economic, social and cultural benefits to aboriginal communities in nsw. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 sect 52 functions of local aboriginal land councils 52 functions of local aboriginal land councils 1 a local aboriginal land council has the functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other act. Current version for 6 december 2019 to date accessed 4 april 2020 at 21. Aboriginal lands act 1995 tas which seeks to promote.
Acts interpretation act 1901 no 2 cth share this page. Aboriginal land rights legislation in australia wikipedia. As such, the management and disposal of crown lands is a key issue for aboriginal land councils as it provides a compensatory mechanism. Aside from the changes to the appointment of advisors, investigators and administrators see page 12, these changes came into force on 1 july 2015. Repealed part 2 land rights division 1 repealed none division 2 claimable crown lands 36. The aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 has resulted in almost 50 per cent of northern territory land being returned to aboriginal peoples. The recognition of the traditional and customary rights and interests aboriginal peoples have in lands. The aboriginal land rights act northern territory nitv. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 no 42 laws2383 land law studocu the aboriginal land rights act wagonga local aboriginal land council the aboriginal land rights act central land council, australia.
A nonstatutory nsw aboriginal land council was established in 1977 as an aboriginal lobby on land rights. Current version for 6 december 2019 to date accessed 24 april 2020 at. This act recognises our rights to land and sets up processes to win back our land through land councils, and manage its resources. Importantly, the act is the first attempt by an australian government to legally recognise the aboriginal system of land ownership and put into law the. The aboriginal land rights act 1983 is a new south wales statute that was established to return land to aboriginal peoples through a process of lodging claims.
Aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 no. The aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 was the first attempt by an australian government to legally recognise the aboriginal system of land ownership and put into law the concept of inalienable freehold title. This document presents an overview of aboriginal land rights in australia in a chronological order, broken up into significant events such as the bark petition and the strike at wave hill, and separate statespecific discussions. Review of the aboriginal land rights act 1983 law society of nsw. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 schedule 3 schedule 3 procedure of boards and councils sections 52h, 61 3 and 120 7 part 1 procedure of local aboriginal land councils 1 frequency of meetings 1 subject to subclause 2, a local aboriginal land council is to hold meetings at such time as the board of the council determines. Land rights australian institute of aboriginal and torres.
Aboriginal land rights act 1983 the dictionary of sydney. Be it enacted by the queen, and the senate and house of representatives of the commonwealth of australia, as follows. The objects of local aboriginal land councils lalcs under the. It is now the largest selffunded aboriginal representative organisation in australia. The aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 was the first attempt by an australian government to legally recognise the aboriginal system of land ownership and put into law the concept. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 as at 6 december 2019 act.
The accumulated assets of aboriginal land councils should be understood and respected as compensation for aboriginal people, and the means by which the. Request for 54 3 c notice from the registrar aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw declaring that the applicant is not a voting member at any other land council form pdf 145kb. This act recognises land rights of aboriginal people and the spiritual, cultural and economic importance of the land to aboriginal people. This booklet outlines the changes that have been made to the aboriginal land rights act. The principle of selfdetermination underpins the alra. Land dealings by aboriginal land councils amendments to the aboriginal land rights act 1983 the land and property management authority is officially registered in the australian business register and also registered for gst. An act providing for the granting of traditional aboriginal land in the northern territory for the benefit of aboriginals, and for other purposes.
Understanding land rights and native title collaborate nsw. Office of the registrar, aboriginal land rights act 1983. Aboriginal land rights act national museum of australia. The land rights act 1983 nsw, on the other hand, was a hybrid of acknowledging title to some reserves. Claims to land under the aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw 815 crown land. Aboriginal land rights act amendments guide nsw aboriginal. The aboriginal land rights act 1983 is a new south wales statute that was established to return land to aboriginal peoples through a process of lodging claims for certain crown lands and the establishment of aboriginal land councils.
Act no 58, 2009 aboriginal land rights amendment act 2009 no 58 new south wales an act to amend the aboriginal land rights act 1983 with respect to land dealings by aboriginal land councils and community development levies. Download pdf version of chapter 1 australian human rights. Aboriginal land rights act 1983 sect 52 functions of local. Request to the registrar aboriginal land rights act 1983 nsw to change voting area and to issue 56 5 notice form pdf 6kb. The aboriginal land rights act 1983 alra provides land rights for aboriginal people in nsw.