Victoria Pushes to Legislate State-Based Indigenous ‘Voice’ to Parliament

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said the state’s version of the Indigenous voice will not involve any constitutional change.

A woman walks past posters advocating for an Aboriginal voice and treaty ahead of an upcoming referendum in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 30, 2023. William West/AFP via Getty Images

Victoria will likely be the second Australian state to have its own version of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

This comes as the state Labor government continues to push ahead with treaty talks with the Aboriginal community.