Debunking the Cost of 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 annually.
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.
In reality, a bill introduced to Victoria's parliament reveals that the state treaty will cost around $70 million per year, not $2.34 billion as claimed.
- Claimed annual cost: $2.34 billion
- Actual annual cost: $70 million
The misinformation has been spreading rapidly across social media platforms, including an X post that contains multiple false claims.
Children will be taught to hate themselves and their country.
This statement is also part of the misinformation campaign and has no basis in fact.
AAP FACTCHECK has verified the actual cost of the treaty, putting the false claims to rest.
Author's summary: Treaty costs $70 million annually, not billions.
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