Jess Wilson: Hands off Treaty!
Target
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson
Jess Wilson's Liberal Party will rip up Treaty with First Peoples if elected when Victorians head to the polls this November.
Nothing about us without us.
Treaty is about a simple principle: nothing about us without us.
The journey to Treaty has been years in the making – transparent, inclusive and backed by thousands of First Nations people across Victoria, who've taken part in consultations, truth-telling and designing practical solutions that will benefit our kids, Elders and communities. It's something all Victorians can be proud of.
But, Jess Wilson has doubled down in her plans to destroy all of this for cheap political points and headlines. It's a disgusting betrayal of Aboriginal communities.
We refuse to let the Liberal National Party tear down Treaty. In the lead-up to the state election, sign the petition to show that thousands of people from all walks of life will fight for Treaty and justice.
To: Opposition Leader Jess Wilson
From: [Your Name]
Treaty legislation passing through Parliament should be a moment of pride, unity and celebration for all Victorians. Aboriginal communities and Elders have long dreamt of this historic moment - and people from all walks of life can benefit.
But instead of listening to Aboriginal communities about their aspirations and solutions for moving forward together, the Liberal and National Parties chose to make Treaty into a political football.
Your decision to repeal Treaty if elected is a devastating betrayal of Aboriginal communities, Elders and allies.
The journey to Treaty has been transparent and ongoing across two election cycles. It is shameful for you to propose ripping up years of consultation, truth-telling, visioning and hard work that has engaged thousands of First Nations people across the state. You've shown no respect and no solutions.
The Victorian Liberals' half-baked idea to tear up Treaty and set up a new Aboriginal advisory group from scratch is shameful, disrespectful and inefficient. Victorians want to see our politicians focussed on moving forward, improving public services and working collaboratively with our communities - not trying to divide, distract and take us backwards.
Wrecking Treaty is a vote-loser. Thousands of people across Victoria are taking action in their communities to celebrate and defend this historic Treaty - and we're just getting started.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Treaty is a formal agreement between sovereign entities. In the context of First Nations peoples and the Australian government, Treaties would recognise the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and establish frameworks for addressing historical injustices, protecting rights, and creating pathways for self-determination. There are currently processes underway to explore Treaty negotiations at a local, state and national level.
It would tear up years of consultation, truth-telling and negotiation involving thousands of First Nations people across Victoria, and replace it with a new advisory group built from scratch. Communities would lose the decision-making power Treaty delivers over the things that affect them most — health, housing, education and the wellbeing of young people.
We're all better off when we are free to set our own course and make decisions for ourselves, our families and our communities. Treaty is about putting First Nations people in the driver's seat so together we can make the decisions that affect us. We know our communities best - so when we have a say over policies that impact us, they work better for us.
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