Debunking the Myth: Indigenous Treaty Costs
A false claim circulating on social media suggests that Australia's first formal treaty with Indigenous people will cost taxpayers billions of dollars annually.
In reality, the Victorian treaty is expected to cost state taxpayers around $70 million each year, according to a bill introduced to Victoria's parliament.
"$380 million was spent negotiating a treaty... This fiasco will cost Victorian taxpayers 2.34 billion per year."
These claims have been proven false, with the actual cost being significantly lower. The treaty is intended to provide benefits such as parliamentary representation, a 'First Peoples' infrastructure fund, and control over school curricula for Indigenous people.
- Expected annual cost: $70 million
- False claimed annual cost: $2.34 billion
AAP FactCheck has confirmed that the true cost of the treaty is substantially less than what is being claimed on social media.
Author's summary: False claims about treaty costs are debunked.
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