Statement of record

The Coalition pledge tracker

The Liberal–National Coalition has promised, in public and in writing, to repeal the Statewide Treaty Act. This page holds that promise to the record — before the election, and after it, whoever wins.

Current status

Commitment
made
Pre-election
commitment held
In
office
Legislation
tabled
Act
repealed

Status updates are made by campaign staff with a dated note and source. Last updated: 9 June 2026.

Every public commitment, logged

Oct 2025Leader of the Opposition⚠ exact quote & link pending verification
"[Verbatim repeal commitment made after the Bill passed the Legislative Council — full quote, speaker and outlet to be inserted from the primary source.]"
May 2026Shadow Cabinet⚠ pending verification
"[Verbatim restatement that repeal will be in the Coalition's November 2026 platform.]"

Timeline

  • Jan 2024

    Coalition withdraws from the treaty process

    The Victorian Liberals and Nationals end bipartisan support for treaty negotiations, citing the referendum result.

  • 9 Sep 2025

    Statewide Treaty Bill introduced

    Premier introduces the Bill to the Legislative Assembly.

  • 16 Oct 2025

    Coalition votes against in the Assembly

    The Bill passes after a 13-hour overnight sitting; every Coalition MP votes No. Vote recorded per member on Find your MP.

  • 30 Oct 2025

    Coalition votes against in the Council; Bill passes

    The Bill clears the upper house with crossbench support. Repeal commitment follows.

  • 1 May 2026

    Gellung Warl established

    The Act's central body begins operating with statutory powers.

  • 28 Nov 2026

    Victorian state election

    The first opportunity for Victorians to vote on the Act — days away.

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