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flag Victoria nears treaty with First Peoples, creating advisory body to ensure laws address historical inequities.

flag Victoria is close to becoming Australia’s first state to sign a treaty with its First Peoples, establishing a democratically elected Aboriginal body to advise Parliament on laws affecting Indigenous communities. flag The body will review legislation and require a treaty compatibility statement, ensuring policies consider impacts on Aboriginal people and aim to reduce colonial-era disadvantages. flag Though it cannot block laws, the body promotes inclusion and accountability. flag Indigenous leaders say the treaty fosters dignity and recognition, marking a shift from marginalization to meaningful participation in governance.

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