Victoria's Statewide Treaty
For the first time in Australia's history, a Treaty has been signed with First Peoples.
On 9 September 2025, the Statewide Treaty Bill was introduced into the Victorian Parliament, to give effect to the Treaty negotiated with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.
The Statewide Treaty Bill passed the Lower House of the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 16 October, and passed the Upper House on Thursday 30 October 2025.
Victoria reached another landmark on Thursday 13 November with the signing of the Statewide Treaty and Royal Assent given to the Statewide Treaty Bill after it successfully passed through the Victorian Parliament.
Royal Assent by the Governor Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC sees the Statewide Treaty Bill become law, evolving the successful First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria into a permanent, legislated body representing First Peoples and making decisions within existing Parliamentary and democratic structures.
Royal Assent means the Statewide Treaty Bill becomes a law of the Victorian Parliament.
You can read the Statewide Treaty Act on the Victorian legislation website.(opens in a new window)
Read Victoria's Statewide Treaty
Treaty is an opportunity to come to grips with the history we share – and create a better and fairer future together.
About Victoria's path to Treaty
Here in Victoria, the Government has been on the path to Treaty for nearly a decade. A strong foundation has been laid, legislation passed three times, policies developed and commitments made across every level of government.
For too long, laws and policies have been made about First Peoples – without First Peoples.
But when First Peoples lead the way to design policies and solutions, we get better outcomes across areas like health, housing and education.
What happens next?
The Statewide Treaty will commence during a free public ceremony at Fed Square on Friday 12 December. More information about the event will be available soon.
You can find out more about what Treaty delivers below.
Find out more about Victoria's Treaty
Treaty timeline
Victoria has been on the path to Treaty for nearly ten years.
What Treaty delivers
Treaty is about making a better and fairer state for all Victorians, by ensuring First Peoples have a say over the policies that impact them and their families.