Submission of the First Peoples’ Assembly – Corrections Amendment Bill 2026

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The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (Assembly) has made a submission to the Victorian Government to immediately withdraw the Corrections Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill) as it is inconsistent with the spirit and intent of Statewide Treaty. 

The Assembly made the submission to the State using new powers acquired under the Statewide Treaty Act, which came into effect after signing a Treaty with the State last year. 

The Corrections Amendment Bill seeks to deny the right of people in prison to spend at least one hour each day outside in the open air and sunlight. The Assembly’s submission makes the point that the vague excuse of ‘operational considerations’ should not be relied upon to erode the basic rights and conditions of all people in prison.