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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Quango tango: Victorian opposition sceptical of proposed treaty authority

Victorian shadow treasurer David Davis
David Davis has suggested Victoria’s treaty negotiations should be handled by parliament rather than an independent authority. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Senior Victorian Liberals have questioned the need for a proposed independent treaty authority to oversee negotiations between the state government and First Nations people, while maintaining the party has not yet decided whether to support the idea.

Speaking on Sky News on Tuesday night, the shadow treasurer, David Davis, suggested negotiations should be handled by parliament rather than an independent authority.

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