NT Justice Jenny Blokland reappointed Aboriginal Land Commissioner
The federal government has reappointed NT Justice Jenny Blokland as Aboriginal Land Commissioner for another two years.
The federal government has reappointed a Northern Territory judge as Aboriginal Land Commissioner for another two years.
NT Supreme Court Justice Jenny Blokland AO has been in the position since September 2023.
The Aboriginal Land Commissioner is a statutory officer of the Commonwealth responsible for making inquiries into and reporting on traditional Aboriginal land claims submitted under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act.
The commissioner also provides reports to the relevant federal minister and the Administrator of the NT, and advice on any matter relevant to land rights.
Justice Blokland is currently conducting an inquiry into the Finniss River Region land claim which is expected to wrap up within this term of her appointment.
Alongside serving as commissioner, Justice Blokland is also a governing council and executive committee member of the Australian Judicial Officers Association, a fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, and former council member of the Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity.
Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy congratulated Justice Blokland on her reappointment and thanked her for her ongoing service.
“Secure land rights are fundamental to the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people,” she said.
“Justice Blokland’s leadership ensures that traditional owners’ voices are heard and respected, and that land justice continues to be delivered with integrity and fairness.
“Her work as commissioner directly supports our shared commitment to closing the gap, empowering Aboriginal communities to shape their own futures and strengthening connection to country for generations to come.”
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