The Central Land Council is...

an Australian Government statutory authority covering an area of 750,000 square kilometres in the southern half of the Northern Territory. Approximately 24,000 Aboriginal people live in the CLC's region and speak more than 15 different languages.

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Lindsay Bookie returned as chair

Above: Gina Smith, the first woman elected as
deputy chair of the CLC with chairman Lindsay
Bookie after their recent election.

CLC chairman Lindsay Bookie has been returned in an election at Tennant Creek and for the first time, the council has elected a woman, Gina Smith, as its deputy.

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Governor General present for
Gregory handback

Above:Theresa Yibown
and the Governor General
Quentin Bryce at the
handback of Gregory
National Park.

One of the Northern Territory's biggest national parks, Gregory, has been handed back to its traditional land owners. Immediately leased back to the government under joint management arrangements, it's expected the change will bring greater employment opportunities for its traditional owners and a greater say in management decisions.

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The CLC' director David Ross says the Federal Government's Northern Territory Emergency Response legislation remains discriminatory. read more

Traditional owners through the CLC and a tour company are developing what is hoped will become one of the world's great walks. read more

Central Australia is rugged, semi arid and remote. It also is home to some of Australia's most pristine landscapes
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