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Apply for and manage licences over NSW Crown land. Licences grant you the right to occupy and use Crown land for specific purposes.

Learn how to apply for a lease to use Crown land for commercial, community or recreational purposes under the Crown Land Management Act.

Explore how to apply for consents, restrictions, and easements on Crown lands in NSW, including landowner approvals and access rights.

Access key searches to check tenure, road status and legal history of Crown land before sale, purchase or development.

Find out how to apply for permits to use Crown land for specific short-term activities. Learn about eligibility, conditions, and application steps.

Essential information about the sale purchase of Crown land and the purchase sale and transfer of Crown roads. 

Aboriginal land rights and native title in NSW

Aboriginal land rights and native title interests are key to reconciliation and achieving economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes in NSW. Crown land 2031 provides a commitment to uphold and progress land rights and native title interests in NSW.

Aboriginal wood carvings near the Menindee Tourist Information Centre. Credit: Destination NSW

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Children playing on playground equipment in park
30 Sep 2026

Crown land managers from across NSW have been named finalists in the 2026 NSW/ACT Community Achievement Awards, recognising their dedication to improving public reserves and strengthening local communities.

A creek with flowing water, rocks and surrounding bushland.
24 Sep 2026

Junction Reefs Reserve is temporarily closed while rehabilitation and maintenance works are carried out to improve safety and protect the site.

A bird standing in shallow water beside reeds and water lilies.
16 Sep 2026

The Minns Labor Government has today passed legislation to modernise the management of Crown land across NSW.