In response to the coronavirus risk the NLC has suspended all existing non-essential permits to Top End Aboriginal communities. For more information call 1800 645 299 or email covid-19@nlc.org.au. To find forms related to essential travel see here.
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.
This is an open message to traditional Aboriginal owners, remote community members and the public about the Coronavirus 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 and NLC's Community Planning and Development Development Program turns three.
A message for all you mob in the NLC area from the Chairman, Samuel Bush-Blanasi. "Stay on country, look after your family and look after yourself."
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.
The Commonwealth government announced that from midnight, 26 March, anyone wanting to enter ‘designated areas’ in the NT will need to self-isolate for 14 days before they can enter.
The NLC welcomes the announcement that the NIAA Indigenous Ranger Program funding will be extended for seven years.
As the largest peak Indigenous organisation in Australia, the NLC provides a family-friendly and flexible team environment.