Victoria's first-of-its-kind treaty body has launched an official negotiations database, marking the state's first step on its nation-leading historic journey towards treaty.
Australian-first Treaty negotiations with Aboriginal Victorians are now 'live'. Jidah Clark says it's been decades in the makingFor the first time in the nation's history, Aboriginal nations can start to formally request to enter a treaty with an Australian government.The database will hold information detailing which land and waters a proposed treaty could cover, and the status of negotiations.
"We have to acknowledge that this is really a historic moment for Victoria, but also for the nation." "It's about looking at the past, rectifying injustice, but really building a better future. Not only for First Peoples communities , but ultimately all First Peoples in the nation."Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly — which represents traditional owners across the state — is in the final stages of preparing its position ahead of negotiations for a statewide treaty with the government.
"We're not only abiding by the Western legal system, but we're bringing into the fold Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal Lore so that two systems and worldview can speak and come to an agreement," Mr Clark said.While the model is the first of its kind in Australia, Mr Clark said the Treaty Authority had been looking to international examples of treaty-making to ensure it was implementing a fair process.
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