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Despite an overwhelming “No” vote, the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria remains reassuringly steadfast in its goals
15 October 2023
On the morning after Australia voted No to a Voice to Parliament, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria held a press conference with a strong message of moving forward.
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (FPAV) 2.0 election results announced
18 June 2023
After extensive statewide campaigning by candidates, the results are in for the second iteration of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
Polling opens for the elections for First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria 2.0
24 May 2023
As polling opens for Assembly 2.0, we catch up with co-Chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson and former Treaty Advancement Commissioner, Aunty Jill Gallagher.
Community gathers in Preston to meet with candidates for the Assembly’s Metropolitan region
9 May 2023
24 of the 37 Metropolitan candidates for the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria elections gather at Preston to meet with community.
Assembly member Rueben Berg discusses the successes and challenges of The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria
8 May 2023
Four minutes with Rueben Berg from the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, discussing the successes and challenges of the Assembly.
75 Victorian Traditional Owners confirmed as candidates for Treaty Elections
6 May 2023
With much of the foundation established for Victoria's hybrid Treaty negotiations, the stage is set for Assembly 2.0 to take up the reigns.
First Peoples’ Assembly confirms it wants to negotiate a state-wide Treaty following elections
2 September 2022
The FPAV's Co-Chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson announces the next elected Assembly will be negotiating a State-wide Treaty.
Half-Way Through Its First Term, The FPAV Has Made Significant Inroads Towards Treaty In Victoria
7 December 2021
FPAV Co-Chair, Taungurung man Marcus Stewart, reflects on the Assembly first two years of its first term.
Victoria Edges Closer to Treaties
6 November 2021
Co-Chair of the FPAV, Marcus Stewart, once again joins Victorian Aboriginal News to provide an update on the Assembly's work
FPAV’s Rueben Berg Talks Treaty
6 September 2021
Rueben Berg shares what it's like behind the scenes as one of the elected Victorian Aboriginal TOs working towards Treaty/ies in Victoria.
The need in Treaty For An Elders’ Voice
26 July 2021
Gunditjmara Elders Aunty Charmaine Clarke and Uncle Rob Lowe talk about the work ahead in developing, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria's Elders' Voice.
Victorian Treaty Update July 2021
8 July 2021
As the FPAV continues paving the way forward for treaties between Victorian Aboriginal people and the State Government, we take a look at some of the challenges and successes achieved to date.
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Resumes Community Consultations Following Lockdowns
19 November 2020
With Victoria's COVID-19 lockdowns easing, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria resumes - tentatively - its community consultation work
Victorian Treaty – Eight Months On
29 July 2020
Eight months into its first term, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria is making great headway towards Treaty/ies in Victoria.
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