Victoria to Create Permanent First Peoples’ Assembly with Expanded Powers
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📰 The quick summary: Victoria will establish a permanent First Peoples’ Assembly with expanded powers through legislation later this year, providing Aboriginal people greater representation and decision-making authority on issues directly affecting them.
📈 One key stat: The First Peoples’ Assembly will manage community infrastructure grants and have the power to make statutory appointments to government boards, significantly increasing Indigenous representation across Victoria’s governance structures.
💬 One key quote: “The assembly will make decisions and rules about specific matters that directly impact First Peoples in the state.”
1️⃣ The big picture: Victoria is set to introduce legislation later this year that will establish the First Peoples’ Assembly as a permanent representative body with expanded powers. The Assembly will advise government, question ministers, and make decisions on matters directly affecting Aboriginal people. This move follows the Assembly’s formation in 2018 and two subsequent elections, evolving from its original role in treaty discussions to becoming a permanent voice within Victoria’s democratic system. Once established, Victoria will become the second Australian state after South Australia to have a permanent Indigenous voice to parliament.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This legislation creates a dedicated channel for Aboriginal voices to influence policies and decisions that affect their communities. The Assembly will have meaningful authority through managing community infrastructure grants, making appointments to government boards, and maintaining truth-telling work begun by the Yoorrook Justice Commission. Indigenous perspectives will be directly incorporated into government processes, ensuring cultural considerations are respected across policy development. This represents a significant advancement in self-determination for First Peoples in Victoria, offering them greater control over matters impacting their communities.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Victorian government plans to introduce the statewide treaty bill to parliament later this year. If passed, the First Peoples’ Assembly will transition into its expanded role with direct access to ministers and authority over specific matters. Meanwhile, negotiations on Victoria’s treaty with First Nations people continue alongside these legislative developments.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Victoria will legislate for permanent First Peoples’ Assembly with expanded powers later this year
