NSW Aboriginal affairs minister says it was his ‘aspiration’ to legislate treaty this term

But David Harris insists Labor has not backflipped despite government delaying action until after next election

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The New South Wales Aboriginal affairs minister, David Harris, says it had been his “aspiration” to legislate a treaty process with Indigenous people within the current term of parliament before Chris Minns announced it would be delayed.

Harris nevertheless insisted Labor had not backflipped on its reconciliation plans and remained committed to holding a consultation process that would inform a possible treaty.