Victorian Labor Begins Negotiations on Official Treaty With Indigenous Representatives

The negotiations commenced on Nov. 22 on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne.

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

The Victorian Labor government has begun negotiations with Indigenous representatives on an official Treaty, which could broaden the powers of the Indigenous Assembly.

Negotiations began on Nov. 21 on “Wurundjeri Country” in Victoria and is the final step in an eight year process.