Victoria Makes History with First Indigenous Treaty in Australia
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📰 The quick summary: Victoria has made history by passing Australia’s first treaty with traditional owners, establishing a permanent First Peoples’ Assembly that creates a framework for truth-telling and government accountability.
📈 One key stat: The treaty bill passed 21st votes to 16 in the Victorian parliament, making it the first state in Australia to adopt all three pillars of reform from the 2017 Uluru statement from the heart.
💬 One key quote: “It makes Victoria the first state in the country to adopt voice, treaty and truth – the three pillars of reform requested in the 2017 Uluru statement from the heart.”
1️⃣ The big picture: Victoria has made history by passing Australia’s first Indigenous treaty through parliament. The statewide treaty bill establishes the First Peoples’ Assembly as a permanent representative body to provide advice to the government under a new statutory corporation called Gellung Warl. This landmark legislation also creates a truth-telling body called Nyerna Yoorrook Telkuna and an accountability mechanism known as Nginma Ngainga Wara to ensure government compliance with closing the gap commitments. This represents a significant milestone for Indigenous rights in Australia and implements key elements requested in the 2017 Uluru statement from the heart.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: For the first time in Australian history, Aboriginal people have a permanent, legislated voice in government decision-making through this treaty. The establishment of dedicated truth-telling and accountability bodies creates a comprehensive framework for addressing historical injustices while ensuring ongoing government commitments are honored. This treaty recognizes the sovereignty and cultural authority of First Peoples in Victoria in ways previous policies have not. The implementation of all three pillars from the Uluru statement represents meaningful progress toward reconciliation that other states may now follow, potentially creating broader national momentum for Indigenous rights recognition.
3️⃣ What’s next: The treaty’s provisions will now need to be implemented through the establishment of the three key bodies: Gellung Warl, Nyerna Yoorrook Telkuna, and Nginma Ngainga Wara. Government agencies will need to adapt to working with the First Peoples’ Assembly as a permanent advisory body. Other Australian states and territories will likely watch Victoria’s implementation closely, potentially developing their own treaty frameworks.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Australia news live: nation’s first Indigenous treaty passes Victorian parliament; five-year-old girl dies after being hit by ute
