Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan issued a formal apology to Aboriginal people, addressing past injustices and endorsing the states first-ever treaty process. The apology, recommended by the Yoorrook Justice Commission, was met with opposition due to its endorsement of the treaty. The lack of unanimous support caused frustration among Aboriginal elders and leaders, who expressed disappointment that the apology became a political issue. The opposition leader, Jess Wilson, offered an apology but noted that this was not the first time such an apology had been made. The Greens leader, Samantha Ratnam, supported the apology but cautioned against ignoring recent controversial sentencing changes that could disproportionately affect Aboriginal children. The statewide treaty, which the apology is connected to, establishes a democratically elected body to be consulted on laws affecting Aboriginal Victorians.

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