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NSW's proposed land rights changes face backlash for potentially blocking thousands of Aboriginal claims by reclassifying vacant leased land as "lawfully used."
The NSW government’s proposed changes to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, which would classify leased land as “lawfully used” even if vacant, are sparking widespread criticism.
The move, aimed at preventing claims on public assets like surf clubs and fire stations, follows a High Court decision favoring the La Perouse Land Council’s claim to the abandoned Paddington Bowling Club.
Critics, including the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and the Law Society, argue the amendment undermines decades of Indigenous land rights, risks blocking up to 3,000 claims, and was added without consultation or review.
The government says it’s fixing technical flaws, but opponents warn it could enable land banking and prioritize private interests over community use.
Over 42,000 Aboriginal land claims remain unresolved across the state.
Los cambios en los derechos de la tierra propuestos por Nueva Gales del Sur se enfrentan a una reacción negativa por potencialmente bloquear miles de reclamos aborígenes al reclasificar la tierra arrendada vacante como "utilizada legalmente".