Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Premier Jacinta Allan shakes hands with assembly co-chair Rueben Berg after he addressed parliament. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS

A historic treaty moment for Indigenous Australians has been overshadowed by an election pledge to unceremoniously dump it.

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Victoria's opposition has promised to move to repeal the Australian-first statewide treaty within 100 days if elected to office in November 2026.

The announcement came just minutes before the state Labor government introduced a bill to enact the treaty.

The legislation would write a permanent Aboriginal advisory and decision-making