OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)

The New South Wales Government announces a major review of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and appoints a Review Task Force with representatives of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council, the Office of the Registrar and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs.

Mount Grenfell Historic Site is handed back to Aboriginal owners for joint management with the NSW Government.

Gulaga National Park is handed back to Aboriginal owners for joint management with the NSW Government.

The NSW Government passes the Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment Act 2006 (NSW). Its aim is to further improve the structure, representation and governance of the Aboriginal Land Council network and to empower Aboriginal Land Councils to provide a range of benefits to Aboriginal people living in NSW.

Biamanga National Park is handed back to Aboriginal owners for joint management with the NSW Government.