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Victoria's Treaty

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VICTORIA’S TREATY: IT’S HERE

VICTORIA’S TREATY: IT’S HERE is a free and family-friendly celebration to mark the historic commencement of Victoria’s Treaty.

The event will be held at John Cain Arena on Friday 12 December at 6:30 pm.

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Welcome to Victoria's Treaty

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Signed Treaty at Government House/

Read Victoria's Statewide Treaty

Treaty is an opportunity to come to grips with the history we share – and create a better and fairer future together.

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Djirri Djirri dancers at Parliament House

What is Treaty?

A treaty is an agreement between two or more parties. Treaties between First Peoples and governments have been signed in many countries, like New Zealand and Canada.

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Foundations for Treaty

We have passed legislation twice, developed policies, and made commitments across every level of government.

Crowd at Parliament following Walk for Truth

Truth-telling

Treaty starts with telling the truth.

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Smoking Ceremony at Royal Botanic Gardens

Understanding Treaty

Get the facts about Victoria's Treaty.

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Path to Treaty

Find out about the journey so far.

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Share resources, download the stakeholder pack, and subscribe to the Treaty newsletter.

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State Apology to First Peoples

Victoria has taken another step towards building a shared understanding of our history and addressing past injustices, with an official apology to First Peoples in the Victorian Parliament.

Silhouettes of people attending dawn ceremony at the Convincing Ground.

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