[Photo above: Assembly Co-chairs Rueben Berg and Ngarra Murray in Parliment; image: Leroy Miller]
On Thursday 16 October, the Victorian lower house passed the historic Statewide Treaty Bill.
The Bill passed with support from Labor and Greens MPs, with Opposition MPs voting against.
This is a moment to celebrate, but the work is not over yet…
The Bill will now go to the upper house on the next sitting week of Tuesday 28 October.
Learn more:
- Read our media release here and read a recap of this historic week here.
- Watch our Co-Chair’s speeches in Parliament: You can view Ngarra Murray’s here and Rueben Berg’s here.
- Read and share: Treaty – Key Messaging for Ally Orgs
Celebrate and share this historic moment:
- Engage with and share our social media posts on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Make your own social media post, statement of support or share photos in your newsletter using the photos and tiles in our shared Google Drive (all photos credit Leroy Miller, First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria)
- Take and share a solidarity photo with our ‘I support Treaty’ placards and show your support digitally with our Treaty supporter kit
- Read and share positive Treaty media:
Share + attend our upcoming Treaty events:
During this crucial time, we want to make sure everyone who wants to learn more and get involved in Treaty for Victoria has the chance to. Please share these events with your networks and audiences.
- NGO Treaty Briefing Tue 21/10/2025 at 1:00 pm (online)
- Talking Treaty, Truth & Justice, Wednesday, 22 October, 4.30 – 6 pm (University of Melbourne)
- Treaty Webinar for Allies Thu 23/10/2025 at 6:00 pm (online)
- Treaty Pledge Forum for leaders – Bendigo Reconciliation & Allies Committee Thu 23/10/2025 at 5:30 pm
[Posted on behalf of the First People’s Assembly Victoria]