Law Enforcement Conduct Commission announces First Nations Strategy 2026-2029

24 November 2025

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has published its inaugural First Nations Strategy 2026–2029, setting a clear direction for how the Commission will strengthen its cultural capability, improve its responsiveness to concerns raised by First Nations people and deliver measurable outcomes that build trust and integrity across the law enforcement system.

The Strategy commits the Commission to:

1. Strive for systemic change through aligning the Commission’s work to Closing the Gap, including supporting police practice improvement and supporting data sovereignty.
2. Demonstrate the Commission’s value to First Nations communities by developing long-term relationships with First Nations communities to increase awareness of the Commission’s role, and strengthening confidence in the integrity and accountability of law enforcement.
3. Embed respect and growing opportunities by developing the cultural capability of the Commission’s workforce and expanding First Nations representation across the organisation.

There is a long and painful history between First Nations peoples and the justice system.  The Commission has recognised its role in influencing how law enforcement systems respond to, engage with, and impact First nations communities. This Strategy represents a deliberate step toward ensuring that oversight is culturally informed, community-centred, and capable of addressing systemic issues.

The Strategy aligns with the NSW Government’s commitment to improving outcomes for First Nations peoples, informed by the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. It also builds on the Commission’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, released in October 2023, and reinforces the Commission’s ongoing work to identify and address systemic issues in law enforcement.

The Commission’s First Nations Strategy 2026-2029 is available on our website.

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