Australia’s First Treaty Bill Passed in Victoria

Australia’s First Treaty Bill Passed in Victoria
The Parliament of Victoria's upper house on Nov. 3, 2017. in Melbourne, Australia. Michael Dodge/Getty Images
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Victoria has passed Australia’s first treaty bill, opening up a pathway for future agreements to be ratified between the state government and the Aboriginal people.

The Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018, introduced by the Labor government, was passed in the Legislative Council on Thursday, June 21.