Organisational Submission26/04/24

Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Corporations – Economic Prosperity

The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations is the Victorian state-wide body that convenes and advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners while progressing wider social, economic, envionmental, and cultural objectives. This submission responds to Yoorrook’s issues paper on economic prosperity. It focuses on the experience of Traditional Owners in Victoria and advancing collective economic justice at the National level, alongside individual-centred development and prosperity.

Topics: Economic prosperity
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Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Corporations – ANU: Supporting Aboriginal Economic Development in Victoria

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Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Corporations – Economic Prosperity – Analysis of the state of play of the Victorian Aboriginal economy

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