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Meriki Onus and Djaran Murray-Jackson, newly elected co-chairs of Victorias First Peoples Assembly, are leading the charge for the states first treaty with Aboriginal communities. Despite political opposition, theyre focused on practical wins like economic self-determination and truth-telling. The assembly, part of a larger treaty setup, aims to give First Peoples more say in decisions and policies without direct government control. Opposition leader Jess Wilson plans to scrap the treaty if elected, but the co-chairs argue it would save taxpayers billions and ignore revenue from traditional lands. With a potential four-year term and elections looming, theyre committed to transformative change for their communities.

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