Fact Sheet: Treaty and Democracy

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Treaties between First Peoples and Australian governments are consistent with democratic principles.

Treaties operate within Australia’s democratic process.

The structures set up under Statewide Treaty use democratic features, including fair elections.

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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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