Traditional owner group seeks to negotiate local treaty with Victorian government in state first

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation takes historic step as it pursues more independence and authority to manage land on its country

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The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) has become the first traditional owner group to seek to negotiate a local treaty with the Victorian government.

The corporation, which represents the Dja Dja Wurrung people, has become the first traditional owner group to be formally entered into a register run by the Treaty Authority – the independent umpire that will oversee negotiations. It is the first step to prepare for a traditional owner treaty negotiation.

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