Hansard debates

...though a deep commitment to genuine partnership, self-determination, truth and Treaty. But these concepts are not reflected in the ...amendments proposed in the Bill have also been developed with Treaty front of mind. The Bill includes an acknowledgement ...of the Victorian Treaty process, and all proposed amendments have been designed to strengthen self-determination in the administration and ...limiting the ability of the system to implement its Statewide Treaty commitments, or respond to any further Statewide and/...or Traditional Owner Treaty matters that may be negotiated in the future. The Bill before you today inserts into ...

...Acting President, I also mentioned that Ms Bath used to support treaty and was on her feet in this place supporting ... treaty and that a number of those opposite have supported treaty. I would also take issue with a number ...people of Victoria, unlike your government, and spoke against the treaty. I believe in reconciliation grounded in honesty, ... If every bill must be tested for treaty compatibility and negotiated with a separate body, Parliament is no ... Once every bill must be assessed through a treaty lens, identity becomes a standing feature of governance rather ...

...to systemic injustice for First Peoples and affirms that under treaty, Victorians will move together toward a new and ... Now that we have a Statewide Treaty, a negotiated agreement between equals, we can begin to say ... This is why the state of Victoria has pursued treaty – to create the enduring change that must follow.... Through treaty we commit to building a future where the power taken is returned, where the voices silenced ...then we must certify through what we do next that treaty is not merely a gesture, it is a ...

...Natalie HUTCHINS (Sydenham – Minister for Government Services, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence,...As Minister for Aboriginal Affairs from 2014 to 2018 and Minister for Treaty and First Peoples since 2023, I acknowledge that ... As Minister for Treaty and First Peoples I too extend my apology to First Peoples for the profound injustices ... The Wurundjeri negotiated, they conducted ceremony, they upheld relationships with their many neighbouring Aboriginal nations. The ... That is why we have treaty. Treaty acknowledges and affirms this truth that should have been told many years ago....

...in support of this motion put by the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and in doing so reflect upon ...of Footscray, and that of course is the passage of treaty. It is a great honour to be part ...was a historic day, when we had passage of the treaty. Now it is only fitting that we conclude ...this parliamentary year with our first act in response to treaty, which is the commitment to an apology that ...has been negotiated. I would also like to acknowledge the deputy chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Travis Lovett ...

...Chris COUZENS (Geelong) (13:23): The treaty bill has passed the Legislative Council, and what a momentous and emotional moment it ...is to celebrate the passing of the treaty with the First Peoples in Victoria. At last Victoria, thanks ... Treaty is the beginning of guaranteeing a fair and equitable future for the traditional owners of the lands. ... All of those who responded, advocated and negotiated towards achieving treaty should be recognised. To the First Peoples’ ...Assembly, the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and her team, to my parliamentary colleagues for their ...

...Lizzie BLANDTHORN: Further treaties can be negotiated. If they require further laws, then that will be a consideration for the Parliament. ...

... Treaties can be negotiated and legislation remains a matter for the Parliament. ...

... While there are restrictions on the membership of the assembly, these matters reflect outcomes negotiated with the First Peoples’ Assembly, being the representative and deliberative body with authority to negotiate on behalf of First Peoples with the state. The assembly is nevertheless answerable to First Peoples through its democratic nature, as I said. ...

... The bill we are debating today enables the Statewide Treaty. It is ‘Negotiated – pending assent’ – that is what this says. It is a 31-page document that will be enshrined. The treaty – the bill ...