- A meeting of 500 Aboriginal leaders in Victoria rejects constitutional recognition and passes a motion demanding that the state “resources a treaty process, including a framework for treaties, with complete collaboration with all Sovereign Peoples and Nations”. [8]
- The Victorian government commits to begin talks to work out Australia’s first treaty with Aboriginal people.[9] The treaty aims for Recognition of past injustices, Recognition of all 39 First Nations and their clans authority, Recognition of and respect for country, traditions and customs. A futures fund to implement and establish the treaty, Establishment of a democratic treaty commission, Land rights and land acquisition legislation and funding, Fresh water and sea water rights
- A new law in Victoria allows Koorie people to protect and control the use of their culture and heritage by nominating for protection particular elements, e.g. traditional songs, stories, dance and art with significant spiritual and cultural connection to knowledge.