Ensuring a fair and just Treaty process for all Victorians
The Treaty Authority oversees Treaty-making in Victoria
The Treaty Authority is the independent body that oversees Treaty-making in Victoria.
The Treaty Authority will support parties to find common ground in a safe, inclusive and flexible way, which aims to maintain ongoing and respectful relationships and promote healing.
Treaty Authority Negotiations Register
The Negotiations Register (called the Negotiations Database in the Treaty Negotiation Framework) holds information about Treaty negotiations for Victorians and Traditional Owners in Victoria.
Public Notifications
Commencement of First Statewide Treaty
Public Notice The Treaty Authority gives notice, in accordance with clause 27(a)(iii) of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, that a Statewide Treaty has been formally agreed between the State of Victoria and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. Date: 12 December 2025 Process for Formalising...
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Entry of Bidwell-Maap onto the Negotiations Register and Notification of Intention to Form a Delegation
The Treaty Authority gives notice, under clauses 9.4(a) and 10.2(d)(ii) of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, that it has: ENTRY OF BIDWELL MAAP ONTO THE NEGOTIATIONS REGISTER Traditional Owner Group Bidwell-Maap Country as described by Bidwell-MaapBidwell-Maap Country is to the east of the Snowy...
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Entry of Dja Dja Wurrung onto the Negotiations Register
The Treaty Authority gives notice, under clause 9.4(a) of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, that it has entered the following Traditional Owner Group onto the Negotiations Register (called the Negotiations Database in the Treaty Negotiations Framework) for the purposes of Traditional...
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Entry of the State of Victoria onto the Negotiations Database for Statewide Treaty Negotiations
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Treaty Authority gives notice, in accordance with clause 21.4(b) of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, that the State of Victoria has been entered onto the Negotiations Database for Statewide Treaty Negotiations. Date: 21 November 2024 ENTRY OF THE...
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Entry Of The First Peoples’ Assembly Of Victoria Onto The Negotiations Database As The First Peoples’ Representative Body For Statewide Treaty
By this notice, the Treaty Authority provides public notice that the Treaty Authority entered the Assembly onto the Negotiations Database as the Body on 17 July 2024.
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Declaration and public notice of the Treaty Authority
The Treaty Authority declares, under clause 4.5(c) of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, that the Negotiations Database is established.
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Public Notifications
Commencement of First Statewide Treaty
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Entry of Bidwell-Maap onto the Negotiations Register and Notification of Intention to Form a Delegation
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Entry of Dja Dja Wurrung onto the Negotiations Register
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Entry of the State of Victoria onto the Negotiations Database for Statewide Treaty Negotiations
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Entry Of The First Peoples’ Assembly Of Victoria Onto The Negotiations Database As The First Peoples’ Representative Body For Statewide Treaty
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Declaration and public notice of the Treaty Authority
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Latest news
Victoria’s historic Statewide Treaty formally commences
Victoria’s historic Statewide Treaty - the first Treaty with First Peoples in Australian history - has formally commenced. The First Statewide Treaty, negotiated between the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and the State of Victoria, was signed in November 2025...
