This report describes research undertaken to understand the conditions necessary to support scalable, Aboriginal community-led caring for Country. The research explored the alignment of Aboriginal knowledge and management systems with existing policy and land management structures and identified ways to enable caring for Country practices at a landscape-scale across NSW.

The Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021 introduced legislative changes with the intention of improving native title claims resolution, agreement-making, Indigenous decision-making and dispute resolution processes. This evaluation found continued support for measures aimed at providing flexibility, efficiency and certainty, as well as post-determination dispute resolution, and they were seen to be operating as intended.

This blueprint outlines a model for landscape management in New South Wales (NSW). Comprised of seven components, the model places regional communities at the centre, rebuilds trust and offers them greater agency in their future. It provides a collaborative framework for people across NSW to work together to protect and restore ecosystems as a whole.

This evaluation provides a significant body of current evidence addressing the effectiveness of the Basin Plan’s implementation, the observed outcomes of activities and processes, and the Plan’s overall impact and contribution to observed changes.

The Aboriginal land council estate presents a significant opportunity for the New South Wales (NSW) Government to achieve its renewable energy targets. This report outlines a range of practical steps that the NSW Government could take to support land councils in bolstering renewable energy projects across various settings.