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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

First Peoples’ Assembly set to become permanent voice to Victorian parliament with crossbench support

An Indigenous flag is waved during the annual Victorian NAIDOC march, in Melbourne, Friday, July 7, 2023.
The Allan government is expected to introduce a treaty bill this year that will formalise the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria as a permanent advisory body. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Victoria will have a permanent Indigenous voice to state parliament, with the progressive crossbench throwing their support behind a plan to allow the First Peoples’ Assembly’s work to continue following treaty.

Guardian Australia understands the Victorian government will introduce a treaty bill to parliament later this year, which will formalise the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria as an advisory body.

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