No, Indigenous treaty will not cost Aussie taxpayers billions each year | AAP

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 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.

In reality, a bill introduced to Victoria's parliament reveals that the state treaty will cost around $70 million a year, not $2.34 billion as claimed.

AAP FACTCHECK has verified the information, confirming that the treaty will not burden Aussie taxpayers with billions of dollars in annual costs.

Author's summary: Treaty costs debunked as false claim spreads on social media.

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Australian Associated Press Australian Associated Press — 2025-10-15

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