Treaty negotiators win human rights award despite uncertainty over landmark document
Victoria's treaty negotiators won the 2026 Voltaire Human Rights Award on Wednesday, recognizing the First Peoples' Assembly's work establishing Gellung Warl, an independent accountability commission. The achievement faces political uncertainty as the November election approaches, with opposition parties pledging to dismantle the historic statewide treaty if elected.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 05:44 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 05:50 UTC
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