Membership

To become a member of the Kempsey LALC you have to submit a written application for membership and supply required documentation. A New Membership Application Form is completed, which sets out the basis of their membership (residential, association or Aboriginal owner).  There are two types of membership:  voting and non-voting.

Membership to a LALC is open to any adult (18 years & over) Aboriginal person who;

• Resides within the area of the LALC; or
• Has sufficient association with the area of the LALC; or
• Is an aboriginal owner in relation to land within the area of the LALC.

This application must be considered at a valid KLALC members meeting.  The acceptance of a membership application is determined by the voting members of the LALC.  The voting members must be satisfied that the applicant is qualified for membership according to s. 54 (2A) of the ALRA.

If the application for membership is successful and they have applied to be a voting member, the completed application will then be forwarded by the LALC to the Registrar, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (“the Registrar”).  The CEO will place the individuals name on the LALC membership roll as a non-voting member until he/she receives confirmation from the Registrar that they are not a voting member of another LALC.   A person can only be a voting member at one LALC.  The Registrar must confirm that they are not listed as a voting member at any other council before they are entitled to vote at the LALC they are applying for membership.

Kempsey LALC has a diversified membership of 205 voting members and 78 non-voting members.

Application Forms

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New Membership


Housing Application


Family Tree Template


Previous Membership Declaration


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