Victoria is leading the way as the first state in Australia to reach an advanced stage in the Treaty process. The efforts of Elders and First Peoples in fighting for Treaty is something to be respected and celebrated.

Treaty is for all Victorians and will allow us to come together, share and listen so we can build a deeper understanding and a foundation of mutual respect on the journey towards reconciliation.
It will be of huge practical value in addressing the issues facing First Nations people, because they know what is needed and Treaty will give them a say in how issues are managed.

Reconciliation Victoria believes Treaty will be the most significant step towards self-determination ever taken in Victoria and that Treaty will hugely strengthen reconciliation in Victoria as well as showing the way for other states.

‍We support Treaty for Victoria.

For more information, including further details about Reconciliation Victoria’s role please click here.

A Treaty is an agreement between states, nations or governments, and can include an agreement between First Peoples and governments. A Treaty can contain statements of principle, guidelines for future relationships, reparations for past injustices, and guarantees and promises about First Peoples land, sovereignty and identity.