Statewide Treaty
Assembly Members, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, the Victorian Cabinet and the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner, met Thursday 13 November 2025 at Government House to sign Australia’s first Treaty with First Peoples and give Royal Assent to the Treaty legislation recently passed by Parliament. This is a historic moment and means…
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November 13, 2025
Statewide Treaty Artwork – Info Sheet
The Assembly commissioned five original artworks by Traditional Owners, each representing one of the five Assembly regions. The artworks feature on the Statewide Treaty agreement signed by the Assembly and Victorian State Government sign on Thursday 13 November 2025. The works celebrate the strength and resilience of Aboriginal communities, cultures and connection to Country through artistic practice. The…
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November 13, 2025
Statewide Treaty Preamble
This Statewide Treaty marks a moment of truth and courage. It brings together the First Peoples of these lands and waters – through the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria – and the State of Victoria on behalf of all Victorians, to forge a renewed and enduring relationship built on respect, trust, accountability and integrity. It…
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November 13, 2025
Statewide Treaty Declaration
After almost a decade of work, Treaty is here in Victoria. On December 12th 2025, at a special Community gathering, Aunty Esme Bamblett delivered a message on behalf of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. The Declaration was written by Assembly Members to Community about the first Statewide Treaty.This Declaration affirms the importance of First Peoples’…
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December 12, 2025
