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    • Mabo Day 2020 – a message from Ned David
    Ned David is a Kulkalaig man from Tudu (Warrior) Island in the Torres Strait, Chairman of the Gur A Baradharaw Kod (GBK) Sea and Land Council and a board member of the National Native Title Council. To mark Mabo Day 2020, he has a message about the ongoing legacy of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo....
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    Destruction of Aboriginal Heritage: We need to focus on reform
    In response to the destruction of an Aboriginal heritage site by a mining company over the weekend in the Western Pilbara region, National Native Title Council’s Chief Executive Jamie Lowe stated: “The destruction of this extremely significant heritage site is devastating and we stand with the Traditional Owners, the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura peoples, in their grief...
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    On National Sorry Day we need more action
    Yesterday, on the eve of National Sorry Day, it was announced that Gladys Berejiklian’s NSW government is set to cut more than half of its $5.7 million funding to AbSec, the peak body organisation working to support and prevent Aboriginal children in out-o...
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    Call for papers! Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020
    The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020 - organised by the NNTC, Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Conference and the University of Melbourne - is calling for papers! If you've ever wanted to present at a conference and have an interest in Aboriginal cultural heritage, we're accepting abstracts and proposed panel presentations on any...
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    Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020: Regos open
    Registrations are now open for the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020 (ICHC). The conference, co-organised by the NNTC, the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and the University of Melbourne, takes place 24-26 November in Melbourn...
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    National Treaties Summit: postponed
    Due to the escalating impact of the Covid-19 virus, the organising partners of the National Treaties Summit have decided to postpone the Summit scheduled for 16-18 April 2020 in Melbourne. We’re disappointed we can’t go ahead as planned, but take this decision out of concern for the health and wellbeing of delegates, speakers, staff and volunteers participating in the Summi...
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    Closing Communities
    11 March 2015 Prime Minister needs to apologise for “lifestyle choice” comments The National Native Title Council (NNTC) says the Prime Minister needs to apologise to Aboriginal people and warns that moving people from their homelands is not-negotiable. The NNTC calls on the Government to take the closure of communities off the table. NNTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian...
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    National Native Title council CEO named Indigenous Voice Co-design Member
    NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE COUNCIL CEO NAMED INDIGENOUS VOICE CO-DESIGN MEMBER The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes Minister Wyatt’s announcement yesterday of the 15 members of the Indigenous Voice Co-design Group, which includes its own Chief Executive, Jamie Lowe. The Co-design Group will be co-chaired by senior Indigenous leader Dr Donna Odegaard AM and is respo...
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    Closing the Gap
    CLOSING THE GAP: PM DELIVERS FINAL REPORT The Prime Minister today tabled the 12th and final Closing the Gap report in Parliament before it’s set to be overhauled under a new framework co-designed by Indigenous communities. Over the 25-year campaign, only two out of seven targets are on track, while the gap in mortality rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenou...
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    Prime Minister meets with coalition of peaks on closing the gap
    PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH COALITION OF PEAKS ON CLOSING THE GAP The National Native Title Council’s (NNTC) Chief Executive, Jamie Lowe, was one of the 15 Coalition of Peaks members to meet with the Prime Minister in Canberra this morning to discuss the new Closing the Gap priorities, which aim to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Coali...
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    Welcome to our new board!
    The NNTC welcomes new Board members following the Annual General Meeting of the company held in Adelaide on 24th October 2019. Tyronne Garstone (Kimberley Land Council) Kevin Smith (Queensland South Native Title Services) Gail Reynolds-Adamson (Esperance Tjaltjraak PBC) Kado Muir (Wakamurru RNTBC) They join current board me...
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    National Treaties Summit 2020: regos open
    National Treaties Summit 2020: regos open Registrations are now open for the National Treaties Summit, which will see hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates, academics, politicians and supporters from around the country gather in Melbourne to discuss the pathway to a Treaty with Australia’s First Nations. Organised by ANTaR, the National Native Title C...
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    National Native Title Council welcomes Uluru Climb close
    NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE COUNCIL WELCOMES ULURU CLIMB CLOSE The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the permanent closing of the Uluru climb this Saturday, which it states is a long overdue request of the Anangu Traditional Owners. NNTC CEO Jamie Lowe said: “The Anangu Traditional Owners have made their wishes known for many years, that they don’t want people c...
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    NNTC WELCOMES PROPOSED PASTORAL LAND ACT (PLA) AMENDMENTS IN NT
    NNTC WELCOMES PROPOSED PASTORAL LAND ACT (PLA) AMENDMENTS IN NT The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the Northern Territory Government’s proposed amendments to the Pastoral Land Act (PLA), which are set to be introduced to the NT’s Legislative Assembly this week.  The proposed bill is a sig...
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    NTC welcomes proposed pastoral land act (PLA)
    NNTC WELCOMES PROPOSED PASTORAL LAND ACT (PLA) AMENDMENTS IN NT The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the Northern Territory Government’s proposed amendments to the Pastoral Land Act (PLA), which are set to be introduced to the NT’s Legislative Assembly this week. The proposed bill is a significant achievement, and will help strengthen the capacity of native...
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    Racial Discrimination Act
    31 August 2016 Australia needs a genuine debate on racial discrimination The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today called for the Prime Minister to show some leadership and continue to resist proposals from either his backbench or the cross benches to make changes to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). You can read the full media release here:...
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    Timber Creek Compensation
    25 August 2016 Compensation a historic win for Timber Creek The Ngaliwurru and Nungali people in the Northern Territory have forged a new path for Traditional Owners across the country according to the National Native Title Council (NNTC). Traditional owners have won a compensation claim after their seven year legal battle to claim native title rights across parts of the tow...
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    IPA and Ranger Program
    19 August 2016 NNTC welcomes investment in ranger program The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed the commitment of the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion, to fund the Indigenous ranger program until 2020. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said the Working on Country program provided vital employment and economic development opportunities for Aboriginal...
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    Northern Territory Juvenile Justice
    29 July 2016 Time for a relationship reset The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is appalled at the treatment of young Aboriginal boys in detention in the Northern Territory and believes it is symptomatic of the ongoing poor relationship between Australian governments and Indigenous peoples across the country. You can read the full media release here:...
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    Indigenous Affairs Policy
    28 June 2016 Indigenous affairs policy needs a clear strategy The National Native Title Council (NNTC) calls for a sensible approach from the next Government to develop a clear and overarching strategy for Indigenous Affairs. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said that Indigenous Affairs has barely been mentioned in the election campaign so far, with those announcements made resulting in min...
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    NNTC Election Platform
    1 June 2016 NNTC election platform 2016 The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today launched its election platform for the 2016 campaign, calling on parties of all persuasions to work with the Indigenous Native Title Sector to deliver benefits for Indigenous communities across Australia. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly spoke at the National Native Title Conference in Darwin and laid...
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    IPA and Ranger Program 2020
    27 May 2016 NNTC welcomes investment in ranger program The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed the announcement by the Labor party to double the number of Rangers employed under the Working on Country Program. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said the additional Rangers would increase economic development activity in remote communities as well as help Indigenous people to prot...
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    Indigenous Business
    27 May 2016 Investment in Indigenous entrepreneurship The National Native Title Council (NNTC) applauds the Coalitions policy commitment to further develop the Indigenous business sector across Australia. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said the significant dollar investment for Indigenous entrepreneurs will assist Indigenous people to develop solid business opportunities in their regions and creat...
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    Aboriginal Heritage Act Amendments
    24 February 2016 Aboriginal Heritage Bill back on the table The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is extremely concerned that the Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill has been placed back on the notice paper for the consideration of Parliament. NNTC’s Chairman, Nolan Hunter said that the Government continues to ignore the concerns of Traditional Owners across the State. “...
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    Appointment of New CEO
    16 December 2015 NNTC welcomes a new chief executive National Native Title Council (NNTC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Glen Kelly following the sad passing of Mr Brian Wyatt in October this year. NNTC’s Deputy Chairman, Mr Kevin Smith, said that whilst Mr Kelly had been appointed in sad circumstances, the Council is very excited to have Mr Kelly on board. ...
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    Changes to Aboriginal Heritage Act
    1 December 2014 Government once again ignores the concerns of Traditional Owners on protection of heritage The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is extremely concerned about the introduction of the Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill into Parliament. NNTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian Wyatt said that the Government has once again ignored the concerns of Traditional Owner...
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    Passing of Gough Whitlam
    21 October 2014 The NNTC Commemorates the Passing of Mr Gough Whitlam The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today pays tribute to Mr Gough Whitlam, a strong advocate for Indigenous people and a true leader for Australia. Mr Whitlam brought equity to the administration of Aboriginal Affairs and set an agenda that culminated in the Native Title Act in 1993. For Traditional Own...
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