Treaty talks underway in Queensland, but traditional owners say key voices are missing

Don Rowlands says he would have liked to attend the Longreach forum, but was not invited. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Bruce Atkinson)

After years of fighting for landmark legislation that would pave the way for continued reconciliation between First Nations people and the state of Queensland, traditional owners say a crucial step in the process is leaving out key voices.

The government's Community Support and Services Committee (CSSC) has held public forums in nine regional Queensland locations this month to gather feedback on the government's historic Path to Treaty Bill.