Private landowners fill the void as return of Aboriginal land stalls
Private landowners in Tasmania have begun transferring properties to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania (ALCT) due to stalled land return processes. Three blocks have recently been handed over, one of which is undergoing rehabilitation after being used as a dumping ground. The ALCT aims to address land return issues as part of ongoing treaty discussions.
- ▪Three private blocks in Tasmania have been handed to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania for ownership and management.
- ▪One of the properties is being rehabilitated after years of misuse as a dumping ground.
- ▪The ALCT is launching a crowdfunding campaign to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of these lands.
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Private landholders hand three blocks in Tasmania to Aboriginal Land Council ABy Adam HolmesTopic:Environmental ManagementFri 29 May 2026 at 5:32amFri 29 May 2026 at 5:32amFri 29 May 2026 at 5:32amA fern-filled property near Collinsvale has been returned to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania. (Supplied: Sarah Wilcox)In short:The process for land hand backs in Tasmania has stalled for over two decades, so the Aboriginal Land Council has increasingly had to turn to private landowners willing to play a part.Three private blocks in three corners of Tasmania have recently been handed to the ALCT for ownership and management, one of which is being rehabilitated after years as a local dumping ground.What's next?The ALCT is hoping that land return processes can be addressed as part of…
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