About Us
The Kimberley Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (KLC) is an association of Aboriginal people in the Kimberley region. It is a peak regional community organisation.
The KLC was established in 1978 by Aboriginal people to work for the protection of traditional land and waters and is charged with the responsibility to protect, enhance and gain formal status (legal, social and political) for the customs, laws and traditions of Kimberley Traditional Owners.
As the Federal Government recognised native title representative body for the Kimberley region, the KLC has statutory functions under the Native Title Act (Cth) 1993. In accordance with these functions, it assists Aboriginal people to obtain recognition of, and fully enjoy, their native title rights and interests. Native Title Operations of the KLC are funded primarily, but not exclusively, by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
The KLC is conscious of the dynamic change taking place in contemporary Aboriginal society, and emphasises the role of Kimberley Traditional Owners, our members, and communities in managing that change. In this context, it is dedicated to the development of a modern, sophisticated and innovative service to our members and the community.
An elected 32 member Board determines the organisation’s priorities in all policy and operational matters. The Board, through the position of the Executive Director, monitors the progress of native title applications, and oversees the conduct of the organisation’s affairs. The Chief Executive Officer has responsibility for the day to day operation and administration of the organisation.
The Chief Executive Officer is assisted in discharging this responsibility by a management team and staff with diverse skills and experience. The work associated with the various functions of the organisation is undertaken by teams consisting of native title officers, legal officers, land and sea management staff, administrative support staff and others located in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.
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