In their own words
There is no single Indigenous view of the Statewide Treaty Act — and no single Victorian view either. Every quote on this page is verbatim, dated, and linked to its primary source. Nothing is paraphrased.
Our editorial standard — published, binding, lawyer-reviewed
Every quote links to its primary source: Hansard, a public statement, or a news report. No paraphrase. Under 60 words. Anyone quoted may request removal or added context at any time via the contact form, and we will act within 48 hours. Quotation does not imply endorsement of this campaign. Read the full editorial standard →
⚠ All entries below are placeholders pending sourcing and legal sign-off — structure and standard shown
"[Verbatim quote under 60 words from Hansard or public statement — opposing or critiquing the Act on its merits.]"
"[Verbatim quote — e.g. concerns about representativeness of the Assembly, enrolment rates, or the body speaking for all First Peoples.]"
"[Verbatim quote — on choosing not to enrol on the First Peoples roll and why.]"
"[Verbatim quote — on the constitutional or rule-of-law questions raised by treaty-compatibility statements or statutory representation.]"
"[Verbatim quote — on precedent and the absence of a direct mandate.]"
"[Verbatim quote — on Part 8 powers and executive accountability.]"
"[Verbatim quote, collected with written consent — why a lifelong Labor voter opposes the Act.]"
"[Verbatim quote — equal citizenship as the promise that brought their family here.]"
"[Verbatim quote — first vote, and what one-person-one-vote means to them.]"
We add voices only with sourcing — and remove or contextualise any quote on request.