EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 42 MIN
Victoria's new treaty with First Peoples — a turning point for Australia?
from Big Ideas · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia now has its first treaty with this country's first peoples. After nearly a decade of formal consultation and negotiation, the Victorian Statewide Treaty has become law, and will come into effect from early December. This address outlines the long road to achieving the treaty, why it's important, and what comes next.The 25th Dr Charles Perkins Oration was recorded on 28 October 2025 at the University of Sydney.SpeakersNgarra MurrayCo-chair, Victorian First People's Assembly
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Australia now has its first treaty with this country's first peoples. After nearly a decade of formal consultation and negotiation, the Victorian Statewide Treaty has become law, and will come into effect from early December. This address outlines the long road to achieving the treaty, why it's important, and what comes next. The 25th Dr Charles Perkins Oration was recorded on 28 October 2025 at the University of Sydney. Speakers Ngarra Murray Co-chair, Victorian First People's Assembly
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