Overview
- The upper house approved the Statewide Treaty Bill 21–16 with support from Labor, the Greens and several crossbenchers, while Liberals and Nationals opposed it.
- The law establishes Gellung Warl comprising a permanent First Peoples’ Assembly, a truth‑telling body and an accountability commission to scrutinise government performance.
- The package requires a formal state apology, introduces a school curriculum using Yoorrook Commission findings and sets up dedicated funding anticipated at tens of millions annually.
- The legislation now awaits royal assent, with a ceremonial commencement scheduled for December 12 at Federation Square.
- The Coalition has vowed to repeal the law within its first 100 days if it wins office, as Indigenous leaders and supporters marked the vote with cheers and tears in parliament.