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Amplifying Traditional Owner voices in the media, raising Traditional Owner concerns through advocacy and celebrating Traditional Owner vision through policy is at the core of our work.

We do this through publications, media and engagement.

Discussion Papers

The development of the Federation’s treaty Discussion Papers was funded by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) to support Aboriginal Victorians with the transition to treaty.

The Federation released six papers, developed to align with the insights and questions posed during Traditional Owner treaty engagement meetings.

The discussion papers successfully stimulate ideas, discussion and debate about treaty and agreement making in Victoria.

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Annual Reports

The Federation publishes its financial statements detailing the group’s financial performance and that of its subsidiary companies.

The accounts are prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting standards, and as a registered charity, the Federation is subject to regulation by the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission.

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Strategic Plans

The Federation is the Victorian state-wide body that convenes and advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners while progressing wider social, economic, environmental and cultural objectives.

We support the progress of agreement-making and participation in decision-making to enhance the authority of Traditional Owner Corporations on behalf of their communities. Together, our joint purpose is to facilitate and amplify a strong voice for Traditional Owners and progress our shared interests.

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It was great to be at First Nations Clean Energy Symposium on beautiful Kaurna country this week. Daniel (left) said:

The conference was very inspiring and highlighted the need to resource Traditional Owner Corporations to build capacity to engage with the sector, make most of opportunities and protect Country.

Traditional Owners have a critical role to play in Australia’s clean energy transition, and were glad to have the opportunity to contribut3 Victorian Traditional Owner perspectives to discussions on how the shift to renewables can be genuinely equitable.

It was great to be at First Nations Clean Energy Symposium on beautiful Kaurna country this week. Daniel (left) said:

"The conference was very inspiring and highlighted the need to resource Traditional Owner Corporations to build capacity to engage with the sector, make most of opportunities and protect Country."

Traditional Owners have a critical role to play in Australia’s clean energy transition, and we're glad to have the opportunity to contribut3 Victorian Traditional Owner perspectives to discussions on how the shift to renewables can be genuinely equitable.
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The road to net zero runs through First Nations Lands.

Thats what First Nations Clean Energy Network co-chair Chris Croker said at yesterdays second day of the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium, where our CEO Paul Paton facilitated a panel discussion on transmission.

Theres an opportunity for governments to redress past injustices and form genuine partnership with Traditional Owners in the clean energy transition. We need: free, prior and informed consent for development on Country, community-led projects, benefit-sharing and genuine engagement with Traditional Owners as rights-holders on Country.

Read more: https://nit.com.au/09-05-2024/11311/first-nations-groups-in-box-seat-to-set-clean-energy-agenda

"The road to net zero runs through First Nations Lands."

That's what First Nations Clean Energy Network co-chair Chris Croker said at yesterday's second day of the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium, where our CEO Paul Paton facilitated a panel discussion on transmission.

There's an opportunity for governments to redress past injustices and form genuine partnership with Traditional Owners in the clean energy transition. We need: free, prior and informed consent for development on Country, community-led projects, benefit-sharing and genuine engagement with Traditional Owners as rights-holders on Country.

Read more: https://nit.com.au/09-05-2024/11311/…
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The Gunlom Falls decision is a big win for Traditional Owners! ✊

No government is above the law or can escape responsibility for harming sacred sites – that’s the key takeaway from yesterday’s landmark High Court decision, which found Parks Australia can be held criminally responsible for damaging a sacred site at Kakadu National Park.

Parks Australia’s director now faces criminal charges by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority for building improperly authorised walkways that exposed a sacred men’s site to the public, after the High Court’s unanimous decision rejected the thought that Parks Australia can avoid prosecution under crown immunity.

As AAPA acting executive director Shannon Tchia said: “the Territory’s strong sacred site protection laws have been tested and they are strong”.

This decision is a landmark recognition of Traditional Owners’ rights and authority, and means Australian Government agencies in the Northern Territory can no longer assume criminal laws don’t apply to them: they are on notice for damage to sacred sites, and other bureaucrats across Australia must take notice. 

We support Traditional Owners standing strong in culture and welcome this landmark decision.

The Gunlom Falls decision is a big win for Traditional Owners! ✊

No government is above the law or can escape responsibility for harming sacred sites – that’s the key takeaway from yesterday’s landmark High Court decision, which found Parks Australia can be held criminally responsible for damaging a sacred site at Kakadu National Park.

Parks Australia’s director now faces criminal charges by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority for building improperly authorised walkways that exposed a sacred men’s site to the public, after the High Court’s unanimous decision rejected the thought that Parks Australia can avoid prosecution under crown immunity.

As AAPA acting executive director Shannon Tchia said: “the Territory’s strong sacred site protection laws have been tested and they are strong”.

This decision is a landmark recognition of Traditional Owners’ rights and authority, and means Australian Government agencies in the Northern Territory can no longer assume criminal laws don’t apply to them: they are on notice for damage to sacred sites, and other bureaucrats across Australia must take notice.

We support Traditional Owners standing strong in culture and welcome this landmark decision.
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