who we are

The Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) was incorporated in 1984 under the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALRA). We are 1 of 13 Land Councils of the Far North Coast region and 1 of 119 Land Councils across the state of NSW. The Tweed Byron LALC is a not-for-profit organisation and has been registered as a Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) since December 2012.

who we are
Commitment to Advancement
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Commitment
to Advancement

Tweed Byron LALC is actively committed to the advancement and protection of Aboriginal people, land, heritage, spirituality and culture.

Tweed Byron LALC’s charter is to:
  • Protect cultural assets
  • Facilitate awareness of Aboriginal culture through education
  • Ensure governance and compliance requirements are met
  • Manage a social housing portfolio
  • Develop affordable home ownership schemes
  • Manage land and water assets acquired through land claims and commercial ventures
  • Identify opportunities for new business enterprises to build on our financial position and independence
  • Manage existing business enterprises
  • Advocate to improve or defend the rights of its community members across a range of social, cultural, environmental and legal platforms
  • Lead proactive and legislative reform at a local, state and federal level