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Victoria 2026 · Policy comparison

Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation

Shared Fed/State

Treaty, truth-telling, self-determination policy and Aboriginal services in the Victorian jurisdiction.

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At a glance

Greens

Support Treaty, self-determination and stronger land and cultural-heritage rights

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Liberal–Nationals

Shared Coalition policy

Repeal the Statewide Treaty framework within 100 days

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Party positions

Greens

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Support Treaty, self-determination and stronger land and cultural-heritage rights

  • Position

    Support the Victorian Statewide Treaty Bill without amendment as a step toward justice, truth and First Nations self-determination.

    Australian Greens Victoria · published 8 Sept 2025 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Position

    Treat First Nations peoples as partners in policies and services that affect them and support representative bodies elected and accepted by their communities.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

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  • Pledge

    Negotiate Traditional Owner settlements that provide land and asset bases for cultural, social and economic development according to community priorities.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Strengthen the Aboriginal Heritage Act so relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties make heritage decisions and cultural items are returned to and managed by Traditional Owners.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Position

    Continue the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and related Koori Courts and justice forums, with targeted action to reduce First Nations over-representation in the justice system.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

Labor

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Implement Victoria's Statewide Treaty and Gellung Warl institutions

  • Position

    Maintain and implement the Statewide Treaty Act 2025 and the binding Treaty agreement signed between the Victorian Government and the First Peoples' Assembly. The Act received Royal Assent on 13 November 2025 and Treaty commenced on 12 December 2025.

    Premier of Victoria · published 12 Nov 2025 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Position

    Support Gellung Warl, established on 1 May 2026, as the permanent First Peoples representative entity comprising an assembly, a truth-telling arm and an independent accountability mechanism.

    First Peoples — State Relations · published 29 June 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

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  • Position

    The Government states that Gellung Warl operates within parliamentary sovereignty, has no veto over policy or legislation and is subject to oversight by bodies including VAGO, IBAC and the Ombudsman.

    First Peoples — State Relations · published 29 June 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Position

    Use Treaty institutions to develop practical reforms in areas affecting First Peoples, including health, housing and education, while allowing further statewide and traditional-owner treaty negotiations under the established framework.

    First Peoples — State Relations · published 29 June 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

Liberal–Nationals

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Shared Coalition policy

Repeal the Statewide Treaty framework within 100 days

  • Pledge

    Introduce legislation within the first 100 days of government to repeal Victoria’s Statewide Treaty framework.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 30 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Costed measure

    The Coalition cites a Parliamentary Budget Office estimate that repeal would avoid $948.3 million in treaty-related expenditure over ten years.

    • $948.3 million estimated saving taxpayer funded
    • PBO costed
    • over ten years

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 30 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

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Liberal

Repeal the Statewide Treaty framework within 100 days

  • Pledge

    Introduce legislation within the first 100 days of government to repeal Victoria’s Statewide Treaty framework.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 30 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Costed measure

    The Coalition cites a Parliamentary Budget Office estimate that repeal would avoid $948.3 million in treaty-related expenditure over ten years.

    • $948.3 million estimated saving taxpayer funded
    • PBO costed
    • over ten years

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 30 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

Nationals

Repeal the Statewide Treaty framework within 100 days

  • Pledge

    Introduce legislation within the first 100 days of government to repeal Victoria’s Statewide Treaty framework.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 30 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Costed measure

    The Coalition cites a Parliamentary Budget Office estimate that repeal would avoid $948.3 million in treaty-related expenditure over ten years.

    • $948.3 million estimated saving taxpayer funded
    • PBO costed
    • over ten years

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 30 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

One Nation

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Oppose and repeal Victoria's Statewide Treaty framework

  • Opposition

    One Nation Victoria opposed the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, arguing that it would divide Victorians, create unequal treatment and add costly bureaucracy rather than improve practical outcomes.

    Parliament of Victoria · published 27 Oct 2025 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    One Nation Victoria lists repeal of the Statewide Treaty framework as a 2026 election commitment.

    One Nation Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

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  • Pledge

    One Nation MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell is sponsoring a Legislative Council petition calling for repeal of the Statewide Treaty Act 2025 and a return to equal treatment under state law.

    Parliament of Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

Who controls aboriginal affairs & reconciliation?

Shared Fed/State

Victoria has pursued state treaty and truth-telling processes under state law. Native title, some heritage frameworks and many national Closing the Gap settings involve the Commonwealth. Practical service delivery is often shared.

Victoria
Victorian treaty and truth-telling institutions, state Aboriginal-affairs policy, and many funded services.
Commonwealth
Native title, national Closing the Gap architecture, and Commonwealth-funded programs.
Housing & Planning Housing supply, social housing, renting rules and land-use planning across Victoria. Health & Hospitals Public hospitals, ambulance services and state-run health systems in Victoria. Education Public schools, curriculum within state systems, TAFE and early childhood services run or regulated by Victoria.