Time limit | Action |
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30 June 2023 | The deadline for applying to the Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme and Funeral Assistance Fund. Aboriginal Affairs have accepted applications where there are special circumstances. It is unlikely that applications will be accepted after 1 April 2024. |
31 December 2023 | The deadline for applying for a review of a decision to reject a claim under the Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme. Aboriginal Affairs have a discretion to accept your internal review after this date. |
30 June 2027 | The deadline for applying for support under the National Redress Scheme. |
Organisation | Responsibilities |
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Federal Court of Australia | The Court hears:
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National Native Title Tribunal | An independent federal government agency that assists with:
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NSW Department of Primary Industries | The body responsible for managing marine parks in NSW. |
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service | The body responsible for preserving and protecting Aboriginal culture, including Aboriginal artefacts and Aboriginal sites. |
Office of the Registrar of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) | The role of the Registrar includes:
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Authority | Covers |
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Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) | Provides:
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Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 (NSW) | Provides a framework for the effective management of introduced species of game animals and for responsible and orderly hunting of game animals on public land. |
Marine Parks Act 1997 (NSW) | Establishes marine parks in NSW. |
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NSW) | The main law protecting Aboriginal culture and heritage sites and in NSW. |
Native Title Act 1993Â (Cth) | Recognises the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in land and waters according to their traditional laws and customs. |
Common term | Definition |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the first peoples of Australia. Other preferred terms for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are:
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Community recognition | Community recognition is when a registered Aboriginal community organisation provides a letter confirming that you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.​ |
Land council | A land council is an organisation that supports the local Aboriginal community with a variety of issues, including housing, legal and employment matters. |
Native Title | Recognition of the ongoing traditional ownership of land and waters by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people according to their traditions, laws and customs that existed before Europeans colonised Australia. |
Stolen Generations | The Stolen Generations refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were removed by, committed to, or otherwise came into the care of the New South Wales Aborigines Protection or Welfare Board, from late 1800's to 1970's.​ |
Stolen wages | Stolen wages are wages or entitlements that were held in trust by the NSW Government for Aboriginal people between 1900 and 1969 but were never paid out. |
Organisation | Fees |
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NSW Department of Primary Industries | Aboriginal people don't have to pay a fee to go fishing in an area where recreational fishing is allowed. For more information, see Recreational fishing fee exemptions on the NSW Department of Primary Industries website. |
Organisation | Form |
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NSW Department of Primary Industries | Aboriginal people do not have to apply for a licence to go fishing in an area where recreational fishing is allowed. |
National Redress Scheme | You can apply for the scheme:
For more information, see Start or continue an application on the National Redress Scheme website. |
Last updated: July 2024