Historic Victorian treaty the start of a new era, Indigenous leaders say

13/11/2025 4 min
Historic Victorian treaty the start of a new era, Indigenous leaders say

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It's been hailed as a moment centuries in the making: the signing of Australia's first ever state-wide treaty with Aboriginal people, described as something once thought impossible. The Australian-first treaty will take effect just before Christmas but will not be up and running until mid-2026. And for both sides signing the pact in Victoria, there's recognition of more hard work that needs to be done.

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