Head of traditional owner corporations says Indigenous elders had long fought for current ‘representative structures’
Two cousins of federal senator Lidia Thorpe are pursuing a contentious model of representation for Victoria’sVoting for the second term of the assembly will commence next month after nominations for the 32-seat Indigenous body closed on Monday, ahead of a treaty negotiations due to begin this year.
“How would having a wide treaty include them if they’re not sitting there?” said the Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Tjapwhurrung, Wemba Wemba, Boonwurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung woman. However, he said providing a universal basic income for First Nations elders should be at the top of the agenda.
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