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First Peoples - State Relations

Responsible for the Victorian Government's work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, treaty and truth telling.

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The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.

Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

A Welcome to Country ceremony is performed by Traditional Owners for people visiting their Country. 
An Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners can be done by anyone. It shows awareness of, and respect for, the Traditional Owners of the land where a meeting or event is being held.

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