The Victorian Government proudly acknowledges the First Peoples of Victoria as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways on which we live and work.
We honour and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge that Aboriginal peoples continue to represent the world’s oldest living culture.
In working towards Treaty, the Victorian Government is committed to acknowledging the truth of Victoria’s history and laying the foundations for improved relationships between the State, Aboriginal Victorians and the broader Victorian community.
The Victorian Government is committed to First Peoples’ self-determination. Treaty is the process required to ensure genuine self-determination for Victorian Traditional Owners and First Peoples.
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