Organisational Submission20/05/24

First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria – Economic Prosperity

The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (FPAV) is the independent and democratically elected body that represents First Peoples in Victoria in the state’s Treaty process. This submission responds to Yoorrook’s issues paper on economic prosperity and covers various aspects, including:

  • Economic dimensions of self-determination
  • Economic barriers faced by First Peoples
  • Lessons from other jurisdictions
  • Structural reform through Treaty
  • The Self-Determination Fund

Topics: Economic prosperity
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