Co-Chair of the Peoples Assembly Ruben Berg speaks during the Ceremonial Opening of Treaty Negotiations on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung country at Darebin Parklands, Thursday, November 21, 2024. The clock is ticking for Victoria to strike on a treaty deal as state and Indigenous leaders begin negotiations after more than eight years of preparations. (AAP Image/Pool, Justin McManus) Credit: JUSTIN MCMANUS/AAPIMAGE