Thursday 31October 2002, Media Release

WAGGA WAGGA BRANCH OF NSWALC TO CLOSE

The Wiradjuri Regional Branch office of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC), based in Wagga Wagga, will close in the near future as part of an organisational restructure and due to financial considerations, Chief Executive Officer of the NSWALC, Jeffrey Bradford, said today.

"Contrary to the public statements by the PSA, the upcoming closure is not related to the PSA's concerns regarding occupational health and safety. We have had ongoing dialogue with the head office of the PSA for some months, and as recently as Monday, regarding the restructure and anticipated closures of Branch offices," Mr Bradford said.

The NSWALC is currently considering alternative options for maintaining service delivery to the Local Aboriginal Land Councils within the Wiradjuri Region.