The NSW Government has committed to a 12-month consultation process with Aboriginal people and communities across the State. The purpose of this process is to hear from Aboriginal people about their desire for a treaty or other formal agreement and explore what form this might take.

This consultation process belongs to the Aboriginal people of NSW, because it is up to Aboriginal communities to determine their own views about a treaty. It is not a question for Government.

To ensure the independence of the process, three independent Treaty Commissioners have been appointed to design and lead the consultations.

The Treaty Commissioners will aim to give all Aboriginal people in NSW an opportunity to participate in the consultation process, which will cover all parts of NSW, including metropolitan, rural, regional and remote areas.