Summary
The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is the independent and democratically elected body that represents First Peoples of Victoria in Victoria’s Treaty process.
This submission considers evidence of systemic injustices within the child protection and criminal justice systems and outlines that while there have been some positive steps towards activating self-determination, First Peoples are still not empowered to shape and make the decisions about the systems, laws, policies and programs that affect First Peoples. The submision also includes recommendations for structural and urgent reforms and further areas for investigation.
Date: 12 December 2022