Path to Treaty
The Path to Treaty is shared journey between the Queensland Government, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people – a key reform with the ultimate goal of negotiating a treaty, or treaties.
The Path to Treaty is for the benefit of all Queenslanders and provides an opportunity to cultivate a new relationship with First Nations peoples and share in more than 65,000 years of rich history and culture.
Queensland is taking steps towards truth-telling and healing
On 26 April 2024, the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry (Inquiry), and First Nations Treaty Institute (Institute) Council were established under the Path to Treaty Act 2023, marking an important step for Queensland’s truth-telling and healing process.
Truth-telling will help build community understanding of Queensland’s shared history and support the healing process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, non-Indigenous people, communities, the state and help Close the Gap.
Read more about the Inquiry members and Council.
Key documents
- Queensland Government Response to the Treaty Advancement Committee Report – August 2022
- Treaty Advancement Committee Report – October 2021
- Queensland Government Response to recommendations of the Eminent Panel – August 2020
- Supplementary Advice and Recommendations from the Eminent Panel – May 2020
- Advice and Recommendations from the Eminent Panel – February 2020
- Report from the Treaty Working Group – February 2020
- Statement of Commitment Statement of Commitment – July 2019
- Last reviewed
- 21 March 2023
- Last modified
- 1 May 2024
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