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Victoria is closer to a Treaty than ever before – with legislation tabled in State Parliament. It will be the first Treaty with First Nations people in this country and is a critical step towards self-determination, justice and acknowledging the past.
Be part of this historic moment
Show your support for Treaties. Sign the pledge!
It is history in the making.
What happens in Victoria will shape the future for Treaties across the country. It's never been more important for us to show loud, visible support.
Will you sign the pledge and show that the community backs Treaties in Victoria, and across the country?
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 recognize 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.
We're all better off when we are free to set our own course and make decisions for ourselves, our families and our communities. But too often, successive Governments have forced their own ideas on how we, as First Nations people, should lead our own lives. Decisions about our health, our education and our homelands keep being taken away from us. 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.
The Victorian Treaty legislation is likely to be tabled in Parliament over the coming weeks and will be voted on this year.
The First Peoples' Assembly - an elected body representing First Peoples across Victoria - has negotiated a statewide Treaty with the Victorian government. This Treaty can make sure Aboriginal communities have the freedom and power to set the course and design solutions that work for their mob across a range of areas - like removing unfair barriers to healthcare and housing, making sure young people can thrive, and making sure all Victorians can learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures.
It comes after the Yoorrook Justice Commission led a groundbreaking truth-telling process in Victoria. After more than four years and over 1,300 submissions, the final report was handed down in July 2025. It includes 100 recommendations to address ongoing and systemic injustices across areas such as health, education, land rights and representation.
It is history in the making.
What happens in Victoria will shape the future for Treaties across the country. It's never been more important for us to show loud, visible support.
Will you sign the pledge and show that the community backs Treaties in Victoria, and across the country?
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 recognize 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.
We're all better off when we are free to set our own course and make decisions for ourselves, our families and our communities. But too often, successive Governments have forced their own ideas on how we, as First Nations people, should lead our own lives. Decisions about our health, our education and our homelands keep being taken away from us. 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.
The Victorian Treaty legislation is likely to be tabled in Parliament over the coming weeks and will be voted on this year.
The First Peoples' Assembly - an elected body representing First Peoples across Victoria - has negotiated a statewide Treaty with the Victorian government. This Treaty can make sure Aboriginal communities have the freedom and power to set the course and design solutions that work for their mob across a range of areas - like removing unfair barriers to healthcare and housing, making sure young people can thrive, and making sure all Victorians can learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures.
It comes after the Yoorrook Justice Commission led a groundbreaking truth-telling process in Victoria. After more than four years and over 1,300 submissions, the final report was handed down in July 2025. It includes 100 recommendations to address ongoing and systemic injustices across areas such as health, education, land rights and representation.
Be part of this historic moment
Show your support for Treaties. Sign the pledge!