Victorian Government set to fast-track formal recognition of Traditional Owner groups

The Victorian Government is being urged to fast-track the process of formally recognising Traditional Owner groups.

The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, which is tasked with building the treaty negotiation framework, expressed disappointment that certain Traditional Owner groups are still not formally recognised.

Without formal recognition status, they are unable to claim a seat with the assembly.

Assembly co-chair Marcus Stewart says delegates are frustrated that after 12 months of dialogue with the state government, outcomes promised have not been achieved.