Comments from NSW premier’s woman of the year come as government minister rules out progress on treaty if re-elected
The opposition has pledged that a Labor government will begin treaty discussions a fortnight after being elected, beginning with $5m for a year-long consultation with community after the federal voice referendum.
“I’m all for the voice – it’ll be a really good opportunity and it’ll lead the way for treaty,” she said.The Wangkumara and Barkandji woman said the start of a treaty process should include the creation of a statewide advisory group to make sure it was done properly. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
Asked on Thursday why the government would not progress a treaty like other states and territories were doing, Perrottet said closing the gap was a focus for all of his ministers.
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