Gaynor Macdonald

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Victoria’s proposed Indigenous treaty may run into problems over the issue of Aboriginal sovereignty. James Ross/AAP

June 14, 2018

Gaynor Macdonald, University of Sydney

Enthusiasm for Indigenous treaties at the state and territory level is misplaced. The power to bring about real change lies only at federal level.

A treaty would be an agreement that is rather like that of host and guest, with rights and responsibilities for each party. AAP/Joel Carrett

May 31, 2017

Gaynor Macdonald, University of Sydney

Treaties have to be the foundation for constitutional recognition, not the reverse.