New First Peoples’ Assembly Elected To Lead The Way On Treaty

Victoria’s newly elected First Peoples’ Assembly met for the first time on Wurundjeri Country on 26-27 July 2023, with new members set to negotiate the historic statewide Treaty - giving Victoria’s First Peoples true self-determination in matters that affect their communities.
After First Nations Victorians voted in record numbers in the second Assembly Treaty Elections, Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Treaty and First Peoples Gabrielle Williams attended the Assembly’s first meeting, congratulating members and newly-elected co-Chairs, Wamba Wamba, Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, and Dhudhuroa woman Ngarra Murray and Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg and affirming Victoria’s commitment to action all elements of the Uluru Statement from the Heart-Voice, Treaty and Truth.