ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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NAIDOC Week 2021 Community Grants Now Available

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In 2021, NAIDOC Week returns to its traditional time in the year, running from 4 to 11 July.

Closing the Gap Reporting

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Historically, the Australian Government has released a Closing the Gap report in February to coincide with the anniversary of the National Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples, together with a statement to Parliament.

Heritage Assessments to focus on Indigenous Culture

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Media release - The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP: The recognition of Indigenous Cultural Heritage will be prioritised in upcoming assessments for the Commonwealth and National Heritage lists.

Additional Relief Funding for Central Land Councils

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Media release - The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP: The Australian Government is providing an additional $858,000 from the Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA) for the Central Land Council to support social wellbeing and economic growth projects as part of their continued response to COVID-19.

Anthony Lagoon land handed back to traditional owners

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Media release - The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP: Traditional owners in Wampaya country, north-east of Tennant Creek, have today received the title to more than 600 hectares of land around Anthony Lagoon.

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