Media release - Recruitment underway for Treaty Commissioners
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.
Support is available for those affected by the NSW floods. Resources and information can be found at the NSW Flood Assistance and Resources page.
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.
1-December-2016
On 2 December 2016, the NSW Government tabled its response to the General Purpose Standing Committee No 3 Report on Reparations for the Stolen Generations in NSW: Unfinished Business.
This response officially acknowledges the enduring trauma caused by historic government policies and practices of removing Aboriginal children from their families, communities and culture.
The response delivers a comprehensive package of supports including:
These initiatives will be developed in early 2017 to commence 1 July 2017.
Summary Fact Sheets outlining the Report can be found here and the NSW Government Response here.
The Unfinished Business Report can be found here.
The NSW Government’s full response to Unfinished Business can be found here.
For more information please contact Aboriginal Affairs on 1800 019 998 or via email to enquiries@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au.