Co-Chairs Push for Victoria's First Treaty

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Meriki Onus and Djaran Murray-Jackson discuss their push for Victoria's first treaty with Aboriginal communities amidst political challenges.

Meriki Onus and Djaran Murray-Jackson, newly elected co-chairs of Victorias First Peoples Assembly, are leading the charge for the states first treaty with Aboriginal communities. Despite political opposition, theyre focused on practical wins like economic self-determination and truth-telling. The assembly, part of a larger treaty setup, aims to give First Peoples more say in decisions and policies without direct government control. Opposition leader Jess Wilson plans to scrap the treaty if elected, but the co-chairs argue it would save taxpayers billions and ignore revenue from traditional lands. With a potential four-year term and elections looming, theyre committed to transformative change for their communities. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/651421bae2dd36c6

People in this episode

Guests: Meriki Onus, Djaran Murray-Jackson

Topics covered

• treaty
• Aboriginal communities
• economic self-determination
• political opposition
• First Peoples Assembly
• transformative change

Keywords

• treaty
• Aboriginal
• Victoria
• economic self-determination
• First Peoples Assembly
• Jess Wilson
• political opposition

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Organizations: Victorias First Peoples Assembly

Places: Victoria

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