‘Go it alone': Victoria to bring in its own version of Indigenous Voice
Concerns regarding the commission's process and historical context around the previously defeated federal Voice highlight the ongoing debates surrounding local and state treaties.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is yet to rule out Indigenous compensation.
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