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Water management for Aboriginal people

The following fact sheets provide information on water management in NSW, with a focus on cultural values and rights relating to water.

  • NSW water management for Aboriginal people (PDF 633.1 KB)
  • Cultural fishing (PDF 328.1 KB)
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