Advancing the Victorian Treaty Process - Annual Report 2019-20

• Acknowledgement of country

  We proudly acknowledge the First Peoples of Victoria and their ongoing strength in practising the world’s oldest living culture.

• Statutory context and reporting requirements

  In August 2018, the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018 (Treaty Act) became law, having passed through both houses of the Victorian Parliament in June 2018.

• Message from the Minister

  Message from the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Victoria.

• The Victorian treaty process – three phases overview

  In response to ongoing calls from Aboriginal Victorians, the Victorian Government committed to pursuing treaty in 2016.

• Establishing a representative body for Aboriginal Victorians

  Consulting with community to establish an Aboriginal Representative Body.

• Preparing the Victorian Government to be a model treaty partner

  Victoria is proudly leading the nation with its commitment to treaty and advancing Aboriginal self-determination.

• Working in partnership with the Assembly to advance the treaty process

  To establish a positive working relationship with the Assembly, the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs has been meeting regularly with Assembly representatives.

• Supporting a truth and justice process

  In pursuing treaty, the government is committed to acknowledging the truth of Victoria’s history and laying the foundations for new, positive relationships.

• Supporting all Aboriginal Victorians to engage in treaty

  Prior to the Assembly’s establishment, the Victorian Government was responsible for supporting Aboriginal Victorians to participate in the treaty process.

• Engaging all Victorians on treaty

  The Deadly Questions campaign to build understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and give Aboriginal Victorians a platform to tell their stories and amplify their voices.

Updated 5 October 2020