The Victorian government plans to introduce a bill later this year to make the First Peoples’ Assembly a permanent statutory corporation, granting it authority to advise the government and make decisions on issues directly affecting Aboriginal people in the state. This follows a recommendation from the Yoorrook Justice Commission and aims to advance treaty negotiations.
Victoria will legislate for permanent First Peoples’ Assembly later this year
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Victorian government plans to introduce a bill later this year to make the First Peoples’ Assembly a permanent statutory corporation, granting it authority to advise the government and make decisions on issues directly affecting Aboriginal people in the state. This follows a recommendation from the Yoorrook Justice Commission and aims to advance treaty negotiations.
Trending- 1 2018: First Peoples’ Assembly formed.
- 2 2023: South Australia became the first state to have a permanent Indigenous voice; Federal voice to parliament referendum failed.
- 3 Tuesday (July 1, 2025): Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final report tabled in parliament.
- 4 Later this year (2025): Victorian government to introduce bill to parliament.
- 5 July 3, 2025: News published.
- Establishment of a permanent Indigenous voice in Victoria
- Ability for the Assembly to advise and make decisions on Aboriginal issues
- Continuation of truth-telling work
- Potential for Australia's first treaty with First Nations people
What: The Victorian government will legislate to make the First Peoples’ Assembly a permanent body.
When: Bill to be introduced later this year (2025); Assembly formed in 2018; Yoorrook Justice Commission's final report tabled on Tuesday (July 1, 2025); South Australia legislated in 2023; federal referendum failed in 2023.
Where: Victoria, Australia.
Why: To establish an ongoing representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, provide advice to government, make decisions on specific matters, and continue truth-telling work, as recommended by the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
How: By introducing a statewide treaty bill to parliament, which, if passed, will establish the assembly as a statutory corporation with defined powers and oversight.