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Annual Reports
Assembly Annual Report 2020
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Annual Report to Parliament 2020 was tabled in Parliament and released on 15 September 2020.
The report marks a successful first year for the Assembly and highlights key achievements and work that has progressed since the commencement of the Assembly in December 2019.
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September 15, 2020
Assembly Annual Report 2021
Wa Wa Gee (Taungurung)Hello.We’re so pleased to be sharing our second annual report about the work of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.The very formation of the First Peoples’ Assembly is in and of itself a hopeful and bold act of self-determination. It’s living proof that sovereignty was never ceded. This is and always will…
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June 22, 2021
Assembly Annual Report 2022
The journey towards Treaty for Victoria is progressing with major steps taken over the last 12 months, which are detailed in the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria’s 2022 Annual Report.
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September 26, 2022
Assembly Annual Report 2023
The past year has seen historic strides taken on the shared journey towards Treaty for Victoria. Check out the 2023 Annual Report of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria for all the details!
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September 8, 2023
Assembly Annual Report 2024
Hey Mob!We’ve had the great honour of being the Co-chairs of the Assembly for just over a year now.It’s been a learning experience, but an incredibly rewarding one and we’re very proud to provide this report on everything that’s been accomplished – with your deadly guidance!This last year has been all about listening to Community.Along…
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September 12, 2024
Assembly Annual Report 2025
Hi friends!We’re the Co-chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and this past year has been our biggest one to date! Whether you’ve been a part of this journey since the start, or just got on board, there is a lot to update you on. We’re proud to deliver this report on all the activities…
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August 26, 2025
Governance
Assembly Constitution
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in advancing treaty in Victoria and is recognised as the Aboriginal Representative Body under the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018 (Vic).
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September 19, 2019
Last Updated:
May 30, 2026
Assembly Election Rules
The purpose of these Rules is to govern the electoral processes for the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.
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March 23, 2023
Last Updated:
October 31, 2025
Internal Rules
Interim Assembly Internal Governance Rules
These rules set out an interim internal governance structure for the Assembly to uphold and respect:
- proper, consistent, and sound internal governance
- cultural protocols
- the independence of Nginma Ngainga Wara and Nyerna Yoorrook Telkuna
- accountability in decision-making and the performance of functions
- efficient and effective internal processes, and
- the diversity of First Peoples, their cultural knowledge and the right to self-determination.
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May 7, 2026
Interim Assembly Meeting and Decision-making Rules
These rules set out interim procedures for holding Assembly meetings and making Assembly decisions to uphold and respect:
· integrity, fairness and accountability
· participation, representativeness and inclusivity
· cultural protocols, and
· efficient and effective internal processes.
Interim Assembly Rule-Making Rules
These rules set out interim processes and procedures in relation to preparing and making substantive rules and internal rules to uphold and respect:
· transparency and accountability
· lawfulness and procedural compliance, and
· cultural protocols
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May 6, 2026
Interim Electoral Rules (Reserved Member Appointments, Electoral Roll and Casual Vacancies)
These rules set out interim arrangements for appointing reserved members, managing the electoral roll and filling casual vacancies, to uphold and respect:
- integrity, fairness and accountability
- participation, representativeness and inclusivity
- cultural protocols, and
- the self-determination of Traditional Owner groups.
Interim Gellung Warl Membership Rules
These rules set out interim arrangements relating to Gellung Warl’s membership, leadership and discipline to uphold and respect:
· representation and participation
· integrity, fairness and accountability
· cultural protocols, and
· independent remuneration.
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May 6, 2026
Interim Gellung Warl Use and Custody of the Common Seal Rules
These rules provide interim arrangements for the use and custody of the Common Seal of Gellung Warl to uphold and respect accountability and ensure sound governance.
Interim Rules for the Gellung Warl CEO and Recruitment of Staff
These rules set out interim arrangements for matters relating to the CEO and recruitment of Gellung Warl staff members to uphold and respect:
- accountability and transparency in the appointment, performance and removal of the CEO and the recruitment of Gellung Warl staff members
- merit-based recruitment, inclusiveness and diversity
- cultural protocols, and
- continuity and efficient and effective internal processes.
Negotiation Framework
Treaty Negotiation Framework
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and the Victorian Government have reached a landmark agreement on a framework that will enable Traditional Owners of Country to negotiate Treaties across the state, and for the Assembly – as the democratic voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria – to negotiate a state-wide Treaty…
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October 20, 2022
Reports to Community
Community Report: Journey to Gellung Warl
Since 2019, the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has been yarning with Community at tables across the state. The elected Assembly Members have been listening to First Peoples’ needs, hopes and aspirations for their futures. We have taken these ideas to the negotiating table and pushed hard to ensure that we can achieve lasting change…
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December 17, 2025
Our Voice, Our Way – Youth Voice Report – Phase 1 2025-2026
The Youth Voice Engagement Plan has been developed to work closely with young First Peoples to design a youth advisory model to Gellung Warl. As part of the Listening Phase (Phase 1), we aim to build relationships and capture insights from young people about their values, aspirations and ideas for how a youth advisory body…
Self-Determination Fund
Self-Determination Fund Agreement
Treaty must bridge the economic divide caused by dispossession and the Assembly has negotiated the establishment of a First Peoples controlled and managed Self-Determination Fund.The Self-Determination Fund will do two key things. It will enable Traditional Owners to enter Treaty negotiations with the Government on a more level playing field. It will also empower our…
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October 20, 2022
Self-Determination Fund Annual Report 2022-2023
The Trustee Board of the Self-Determination Fund has published its first annual report, which covers its first year in establishing and overseeing the operation of the Self-Determination Fund.The Self Determination Fund is a new resource set up by the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to help Traditional Owners get ‘Treaty-ready’ and to help generate prosperity…
Self-Determination Fund Annual Report 2023-2024
The Trustee for the Self-Determination Fund annual report shares the Self-Determination Fund’s impact, achievements and activities during their first full year of operation. It demonstrates accountability and transparency to Community and the broader public.
Self-Determination Fund Annual Report 2024-2025
Self-Determination Fund Limited, acting as the Trustee of the Self-Determination Fund (the Trustee), presents the Annual Report for the Financial Year 2024-2025.Registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission (ACNC) and with the Australian Taxation Office, the Trustee has prepared this report and annual, audited financials as part of its obligations under…
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December 17, 2025
Self-Determination Fund Strategic Review
As part of establishing the Fund, the Assembly is required to carry out an independent strategic review of the Fund’s activities and performance. The first review is to occur within the first three years of the Fund’s operation, and every 5 years after that. The review is to include broad consultation with First Peoples. The Assembly…
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March 23, 2026
Self-Determination Fund: Equal Footing Funding Guidelines
The Self-Determination Fund (SDF) is a First Peoples owned and controlled resource, designed by and for First Peoples of Victoria. It will promote First Peoples’ economic development, both through the Treaty process and into the future.
Download the guidelines to learn more about the Fund and how to apply.
Statewide Treaty
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 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
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