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.