In response to the coronavirus risk the NLC has suspended all existing non-essential permits to Top End Aboriginal communities. No new non-essential travel permits will be granted until further notice. For more information call 1800 645 299 or email covid-19@nlc.org.au.
The NLC is responsible for administering the permit system for traditional owners in the Top End. The NLC permit system is designed to help protect the privacy of Aboriginal communities, preserve Aboriginal culture, safeguard the natural environment and promote visitor safety.
Stay on Country, Care for Family - We’re all in this Together! This is an open message to traditional Aboriginal owners, remote community members and the public about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the four Land Councils in the NT. We are working hard to make sure we can still provide services out bush and keep our staff and community safe and well.
Australia's longest-running Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands from across the Northern Territory. In this edition: a wrap-up of the huge ranger forum, meet the NLC's newly-elected Full Council, lots of photos from Garma and Barunga festivals and NLC's Community Planning and Development Development Program turns three.
Earlier today the Commonwealth government announced that from midnight tonight, Thursday 26 March 2020, anyone wanting to enter ‘designated areas’ in the Northern Territory will need to self-isolate for 14 days before they can enter that designated area.
The NLC is advising people to postpone funerals to a later date if possible. In addition, no disbursements ("royalty" payments) will be made over the next six weeks.
At its meeting on 14 March 2020 the NLC Executive Council determined that all existing non-essential permits will be suspended and no new non-essential travel permits will be granted until further notice.
The Northern Land Council welcomes the joint announcement from the Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt and Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley that the NIAA Indigenous Ranger Program funding will be extended for seven years to 2028.
As the largest peak Indigenous organisation in Australia, the NLC provides a family-friendly and flexible team environment.