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Election 2026 – The future of Victorian Treaty is in your hands and your ballot

Election 2026 – The future of Victorian Treaty is in your hands and your ballot

20 February 2026
Arguably one of the most important Assembly elections, the 2026 election for "Assembly 3.0" kicks off on the 21st of March. We catch up with the people responsible for running and overseeing the process
Transfer of power from government to Assembly on the cards for statewide Treaty negotiation

Transfer of power from government to Assembly on the cards for statewide Treaty negotiation

3 May 2024
As we move towards a statewide Treaty in Victoria, Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg talks openly about the sharing of government powers
Day 3 of the Statewide Treaty Conference leading up to Victoria’s Statewide Treaty

Day 3 of the Statewide Treaty Conference leading up to Victoria’s Statewide Treaty

7 April 2024
Continuing our coverage for day 3 of the FPAV’s Statewide Treaty Gathering in the leadup to the historic State Treaty to be negotiated later this year.
Day 2 of the Statewide Treaty Conference leading up to Victoria’s Statewide Treaty

Day 2 of the Statewide Treaty Conference leading up to Victoria’s Statewide Treaty

6 April 2024
We continue our up-to-date coverage of the events and presentations at the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria's statewide Treaty gathering in Geelong.
VAN Talks Episode 02: Four years on from the first Assembly elections, Treaties in Victoria are becoming ever more a reality.

VAN Talks Episode 02: Four years on from the first Assembly elections, Treaties in Victoria are becoming ever more a reality.

20 November 2023
With Assembly 2.0 firmly in place, we take a deep dive with Assembly co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg into where Victoria is currently positioned with regard to a statewide Treaty.
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (FPAV) 2.0 election results announced

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.
Candidate nominations open for First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria elections

Candidate nominations open for First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria elections

3 April 2023
In the lead up to “Assembly 2.0”, as it is referred to internally, nominations are now open for Assembly elections. The successful candidates will find themselves negotiating a State-wide Treaty.
First Peoples’ Assembly confirms it wants to negotiate a state-wide Treaty following elections

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

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

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
Yoorrook Urged to Look Beyond the Letters Patent

Yoorrook Urged to Look Beyond the Letters Patent

9 September 2021
Aunty Geraldine Atkinson provides a personal and professional perspective on some of the key recommendations contained in the FPAV's Tyerri Yoo-rrook Report
FPAV’s Rueben Berg Talks Treaty

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

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

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

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

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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