Victoria’s Premier is accusing the Opposition of “crab walking” away from treaty.
Indigenous leaders say they aren’t concerned by the change in position – which has been prompted by cultural heritage concerns.
Opposition Aboriginal Affairs Spokesperson Peter Walsh revealed his party would not support treaty, with the state government responding with dismay.
Former Liberal MP Tim Smith has welcomed the Opposition’s change in stance after being the only lower house MP to cross the floor to oppose the treaty.
First People’s Assembly of Victoria’s Rueben Berg expressed his disappointment in the change of stance by the Opposition.