In June, the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria met to to discuss what form of treaty or treaties it would like to pursue with the State of Victoria.
The Assembly was elected by Victorian Aboriginal communities and Traditional Owners in 2019.
It has not been established to negotiate Treaties with the State. Rather, it will work with the State to create the Framework for negotiations and the rules and processes by which Treaties can be agreed in Victoria.
Its 31 Victorian Traditional Owners strongly agreed to framework for negotiations that seeks both statewide and local Treaties.
Assembly Co-Chair, Bangerang woman, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson said “This is an historic occasion, we are now ready for discussions with the State on how Treaties will be negotiated”.
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First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (FPAV)
Address: 116 Cardigan Street Carlton VIC 3053
Tel: 1800 TREATY (1800 87 32 89)
Website: https://www.firstpeoplesvic.org