Australia news live: nation’s first Indigenous treaty passes Victorian parliament: Coalition to meet on net zero policy

Statewide treaty bill passes 21 votes to 16; MPs gather to discuss the policy dividing Liberals and Nationals. Follow the latest news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s first treaty with traditional owners has passed the Victorian parliament to cheers and tears in the public gallery.After two days of debate in parliament’s upper house this week, the statewide treaty bill passed 21 votes to 16 just before 9pm. After the bill passed without amendment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were unfurled from the public gallery, and the Labor, Greens, Legalise Cannabis, and Animal Justice party MPs who supported the bill turned around to applaud. Continue reading…