ABOUT US
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) was formed in 1978 by Kimberley Aboriginal people as a political land rights organisation.
Today, it has grown to become the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley region, working with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, care for Country, and develop cultural business enterprises.
Based in the vast Kimberley region of northern Western Australia, the KLC operates across an area renowned for its strong and enduring Aboriginal culture and heritage, which dates back more than 65,000 years. Our mission is to ensure that land, law, language, and culture remain vibrant and continue for generations to come. We do this by getting back our Country, looking after our Country and getting control of our future.
Covering approximately 423,000 square kilometres, the Kimberley is home to around 35,000 people—about half of whom are Indigenous. Despite the profound changes brought by colonisation, Kimberley Aboriginal people have resisted, survived, and adapted, continuing to maintain deep connections to Country and culture.
The KLC was established to serve all Kimberley Aboriginal people. We work with Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) to build capacity, strengthen governance, and create economic development opportunities. Through the Kimberley Ranger Network, the KLC also supports Indigenous ranger teams engaged in vital land and sea management activities.
Today, the KLC is one of the largest employers in the region, with around 130 staff across divisions including native title, legal services, land and sea management, corporate services, and finance. We have offices in Broome and Kununurra, as well as smaller satellite stations in remote communities that support Indigenous Ranger teams working on Country.