The Latest Breaking News from First Peoples Assembly of Victoria

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

A treaty with Aboriginal people has been hailed as a historic moment and way forward for future local agreements, but critics question how effective it can be.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

Students are set to learn more about post-colonial impacts on Aboriginal people after an agreement was struck on an Australian-first treaty.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Uluru statement architect confident of Indigenous voice success despite Invasion Day calls to vote no

Pat Anderson says there was a ‘big megaphone’ at the protests but there is still a lot of support from First Nations people and other supporters

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023

Nationwide search for Vic treaty leaders

An independent body to oversee Victoria's treaty talks will move a step closer to reality, with a bill to create it set to be put to a final vote.

AAP · Aug 16, 2022

A new Treaty Authority between First Peoples and the Victorian government is a vital step towards a treaty

Last week the Victorian government demonstrated its commitment to build an equal relationship with First Peoples. A new bill has been tabled in the Victorian parliament to advance the Victorian treaty processes.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022

Victoria’s First Nations treaty authority could be replicated across Australia, experts say

Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania also working towards treaties

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

Authority set to oversee Vic treaty talks

A landmark bill has been introduced in Victorian parliament to set up an independent authority to oversee the state's treaty negotiations.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

‘Decolonisation in action’: Victorian treaty negotiations to be overseen by independent authority

State government struck an agreement with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to establish body with legal powers

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022

Aboriginal voices on journey to Vic treaty

Victorian Aboriginal communities will determine how to represent themselves on a journey to a treaty.

AAP · May 2, 2022

‘Don’t muck it up’: First Nations communities are closely watching Victoria’s truth-telling commission

Leaders hope Yoorrook Justice Commission will spark nationwide treaty negotiations

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2022