First Nations policies
Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (09:51): Four years ago the Victorian First Peoples’ Assembly was set up. This year we had our second round of elections. Aboriginal Victorians put their faith in the process. The doubling of voters on the Assembly roll is testament to that. It is a model with bipartisan support, and I truly hope that continues. The government is currently considering the recommendations of the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s second report and will respond in due course, and I was pleased to be a witness at the hearings in my role as Minister for Police along with other justice ministers. Treaty negotiations are expected to begin early next year once the Treaty Authority and Self-Determination Fund are in operation. First Nations people can be assured of my commitment to them, and it reflects my electorate’s commitment to them and the Allan Labor government’s commitment to First Nations people.