Debunking the Cost of Victoria's Indigenous Treaty
A false claim circulating on social media suggests that Australia's first formal treaty with Indigenous people will cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year.
The Victorian Premier finalised the deal. Under this treaty, non-Indigenous people identifying as Indigenous will have parliamentary representation, a 'First Peoples' infrastructure fund, and control over school curricula. Children will be taught to hate themselves and their country.
However, according to a bill introduced to Victoria's parliament, the state treaty will actually cost around $70 million annually, not $2.34 billion as claimed.
- The claim that the treaty will cost $2.34 billion per year is false.
- The actual cost is estimated to be around $70 million annually.
AAP FACTCHECK has verified the information, revealing the misinformation spread on social media.
Author's summary: Treaty costs $70 million annually, not billions.
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