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We have an active and risk-based compliance and enforcement regime to help protect Crown land against illegal activity that threatens environmental values.

Crown Lands facilitates the return of land to Aboriginal land councils by assessing land claims and, if a claim is successful, transferring land.

Native title is the name Australian law gives to the traditional ownership of land and waters that have always belonged to Aboriginal people.

Native title claim groups seek a decision from the court that native title exists, so their rights and interests are recognised by the common law of Australia.

Negotiated outcomes are achieved through agreements between the NSW Government and Aboriginal groups regarding the transfer, exchange, management or use of land, among other things. 

Browse proposed activities and outcomes of decisions about activities and dealings.

Recent leases and sales of Crown lands outlines how the department notifies the public under the Community Engagement Strategy.

Plans of management set out objectives and performance targets for community land and provide for active land management and use, including the issuing of tenures over the land.

We manage investigations and assessments for the protection and maintenance of the environment and natural resources of Crown land.

We are focused on planning growth and investing in infrastructure. The majority of our investment is used to enhance our natural coast and maritime resources.