- Date:
- 28 Oct 2021
Acknowledgement
We proudly acknowledge the First Peoples of Victoria and their ongoing strength in practising the world’s oldest living culture.
Statutory context and reporting requirements
In August 2018, the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018 (Treaty Act) became law, having passed through both houses of the Victorian Parliament in June 2018.
Message from the Minister
Gabrielle Williams MP is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Victoria.
The Victorian treaty process – three phases overview
In response to ongoing calls from Aboriginal Victorians, the Victorian Government committed to pursuing treaty in 2016.
Partnering with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (Assembly)
A representative body for Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians. and activities
Outcomes: establishing the treaty elements
As required under the Treaty Act, the Assembly and the State are working in partnership in Phase 2 to establish the treaty elements.
Outcomes: establishing a truth and justice process
In July 2020, the Assembly and the Victorian Government announced a commitment to a truth and justice process.
Enacting the Victorian Government’s commitment to being a model treaty partner
Victoria is proudly leading the nation with its commitment to treaty, truth and advancing Aboriginal self-determination.
Engaging all Victorians in the treaty process
The Deadly Questions and Deadly & Proud campaigns.
Contributing to public conversations on treaty
Treaty has been a key talking point at public events and forums.
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