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The NSW Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to begin consultation about a treaty process with applications open for three commissioners to undertake this work.
The NSW Government is committed to a 12-month consultation process with Aboriginal communities on their aspirations for a Treaty framework or other formal agreement making process, to be led by three dedicated Commissioners.
Aboriginal businesses are being invited to a special Aboriginal Business Roundtable event in Wagga Wagga on Tuesday 23 April 2024 from 12.30pm to 4.30pm.
21-June-2022
The NSW Government will invest $716 million over four years in programs, policies and initiatives to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in New South Wales and help meaningfully shift the dial on Closing the Gap targets and other Aboriginal outcomes.
The 2022-23 NSW Budget investment recognises the importance of working hand in hand with Aboriginal communities to drive meaningful outcomes. Many of these initiatives were co-designed in partnership with the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) and will be delivered in close partnership with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) sector.
Key areas of investment include:
In addition to the NSW Government’s earlier announcement of $401 million towards Closing the Gap and improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, this $716 million investment includes:
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin said this funding is a significant investment into Aboriginal communities across NSW.
“I’m delighted to be able to work with the CAPO representatives and their organisations to deliver this momentous commitment,” Mr Franklin said.
“Investing in these initiatives is an important step towards NSW achieving its targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap by 2031.
“By investing in important projects such as housing and infrastructure for our Stolen Generations Organisations, and Aboriginal Child and Family Centres, we ensure that we are delivering positive outcomes that enrich the futures of Aboriginal children, students, and families in our state.
“This funding will not only deliver real outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal communities, but also represents a record investment for Aboriginal Outcomes and Closing the Gap in NSW.”
Councillor Charles Lynch, NSW Aboriginal Land Council, co-chair of the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations welcomed the Closing the Gap funding by the NSW Government.
“This is a very significant moment for Aboriginal people and communities, and for the first time we are seeing a government that is genuinely investing in the needs of Aboriginal people to address the disparities under Closing the Gap,” Mr Lynch said.
“This funding will not only deliver impact in Aboriginal communities but also recognises how government needs to work with us now and into the future.”