Tasmanian Aboriginal people are camping on parliament lawns demanding treaty
ABCAs the sun set behind Tasmania's Parliament House in Hobart, the temperature began to drop rapidly. Ms Burgess is among dozens of Tasmanian Aboriginal people and supporters who pitched tents on the parliament lawns on Tuesday, and vowed not to move until Premier Jeremy Rockliff agreed to legislate a treaty. Holding up 'their end of the deal' The push for treaty between Tasmania's Aboriginal people and the colonial government extends back two centuries. A spokesperson said the government remained committed to the current treaty process, which is being "led by Aboriginal people". "The premier and Aboriginal affairs minister have previously met with members of the TAC-nominated group, who were present on the parliament lawns today, and have encouraged them to participate in the advisory group process.
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