US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
The Votes Are Counted and the Quiet Shattered as Treaty Arrives in Victoria
The treaty introduces self-determination and oversight bodies aiming to close socioeconomic gaps for Aboriginal Victorians, with nearly a decade of government effort behind it.
- On Thursday, Victoria's parliament passed Australian-first treaty legislation and sent the Statewide Treaty Bill to the governor of Victoria for royal assent.
- After nearly 10 years of promises, the Andrews and Allan governments saw treaty negotiations accelerate this year following the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s findings.
- Creating the Gellung Warl introduces a new Aboriginal governance structure including the First Peoples' Assembly, a permanent truth-telling body, an accountability commission, and funding via a parliamentary appropriation act.
- The legislation enshrines a democratically elected First Peoples body and requires parliament to report on Aboriginal implications, with Premier Jacinta Allan saying it will be signed in coming weeks.
- Looking ahead, negotiators say the treaty aims to improve Aboriginal lives through truth-telling and by recognising communities as experts in their own affairs, while the Coalition and Victorian Liberals vow repeal if elected.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
Victoria makes history with Australia's first Indigenous treaty | Midday News Bulletin 31 October 2025
Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people, Coalition MPs meet to discuss net zero policy, Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.
·Sydney, Australia
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources lean Left
72% Left
L 72%
14%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
