05 · First Nations Justice, Treaty & Self-Determination
Truth. Treaty. Justice. Self-Determination.
Meaningful progress requires more than symbolic recognition. It requires structural change, genuine self-determination, and accountability for outcomes.
Supporting Treaty & Self-Determination.
- Support Victoria's Treaty process.
- Advocate for First Nations communities to have genuine decision-making power over policies that affect them.
- Support long-term partnership models, not short-term consultation.
- Ensure Aboriginal voices are embedded in government decision-making.
Truth-telling & accountability.
- Support implementation of Yoorrook Justice Commission recommendations.
- Improve transparency around Closing the Gap outcomes.
- Advocate for regular public reporting on progress.
- Support culturally informed education about First Nations history and contributions.
Justice reform & community safety.
- Support justice reinvestment focused on prevention.
- Strengthen culturally appropriate diversion programs.
- Improve access to mental health and rehabilitation services.
- Support Aboriginal-led community safety initiatives.
Child protection, family preservation & healing.
- Support culturally safe early intervention programs.
- Strengthen kinship care and family preservation approaches.
- Increase support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in child and family services.
Strengthening Aboriginal Community-Controlled services.
- Advocate for long-term, stable funding models for ACCOs and ACCHOs.
- Reduce excessive administrative burden on community organisations.
- Support workforce development and leadership pathways.
Culture, language & connection to Country.
- Support language revival initiatives and cultural education.
- Protect culturally significant sites.
- Advocate for greater integration of First Nations knowledge in environmental management.
Economic participation & opportunity.
- Strengthen Aboriginal procurement and supplier opportunities.
- Support traineeships and skills pathways.
- Encourage partnerships with First Nations businesses.