Queensland begins historic 'Path to Treaty' after bill passes in regional parliament in Cairns

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui and Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch after the bill was passed in regional parliament. (ABC Far North: Holly Richardson)

Tears, embraces, and applause from the gallery have greeted a historic piece of legislation passed in the Queensland parliament. 

The regional sitting, held this week in Cairns, spent most of the week debating the "Path to Treaty" bill, which was carried last night with bipartisan support.