Guide for First Peoples: How to start a Traditional Owner Treaty

This guide was developed by the Treaty Authority for Traditional Owners of Country in the land and waters now known as Victoria. It provides practical information on how to start the process to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty.

The Treaty Authority acknowledges First Peoples as sovereign peoples throughout the lands and waters now known as Victoria and across Australia. We pay deep respect to all Traditional Owners, their lands, waters and skies, their Elders and ancestors, languages, family and clan groups, and their Lore, Law, customs, traditions and spiritual connections.

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