Australia's Victoria State Signs First-Ever Treaty with Aboriginal People

The Australian state of Victoria today gave legal force to the first treaty with Aboriginal people in the country's history, which will come into effect on December 12.

According to ABC, the government will be forced to issue a formal apology for historical injustices against the country's indigenous owners and will be obliged to consult with Aboriginal people on legislative reforms concerning them.

The Victorian treaty has become Australia's first modern treaty with indigenous people. This step has been described as "historic" by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.