NSW Government Launches Historic Aboriginal Water Strategy
The NSW Government has introduced a landmark plan to address inequities in water ownership, aiming to return water to Aboriginal peoples and strengthen their role in water management.
Aboriginal peoples currently own less than 0.2% of licensed water entitlements in NSW, despite making up over 3% of the population. This lack of access to water limits their opportunities for self-determination, caring for their land, and generating wealth from agricultural production or other commercial activities.
The Minns Labor Government is taking the first step in delivering the strategy with the launch of a registration of interest (ROI) process to transfer water to Aboriginal peoples, providing them with greater access and control over water.
The strategy will deliver immediate, practical actions to give Aboriginal communities greater access and control over water.
- Aboriginal peoples own less than 0.2% of licensed water entitlements in NSW.
- They make up over 3% of the population.
- The strategy aims to return water to Aboriginal peoples and strengthen their role in water management.
Author's summary: NSW Government launches Aboriginal Water Strategy to address inequities.
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