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State Liberal candidate for Richmond Charles Aponso's Treaty gaffe

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State Liberal candidate for Richmond Charles Aponso's Treaty gaffe. (2026, October 15). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/state-liberal-candidate-for-richmond-charles-aponsos-treaty-gaffe-20261016-p615yr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Charles Aponso, the State Liberal candidate for Richmond in the 2026 Victorian election, made a gaffe during a candidate’s forum when questioned about Victoria's Treaty. The incident highlights a misstep in his knowledge or stance on an important indigenous agreement.
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On October 14, 2026, Charles Aponso, the Liberal candidate for Richmond in the upcoming Victorian state election, made a gaffe during a candidate's forum when questioned about Victoria's Treaty. The incident has garnered attention as it reflects poorly on his knowledge of important local issues. No further details or consequences from this gaffe have been reported yet.

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Liberal Richmond Treaty Victoria's Treaty Victorian

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Charles Aponso PERSON · 2× Liberal NORP · 2× Richmond ORG · 2× Victorian NORP · 1×

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State Liberal candidate for Richmond Charles Aponso's Treaty gaffe Liberal candidate for Richmond in the 2026 Victorian election Charles Aponso has been caught out when asked about Victoria's Treaty at a candidate's forum. You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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State Liberal candidate for Richmond Charles Aponso's Treaty gaffe Liberal candidate for Richmond in the 2026 Victorian election Charles Aponso has been caught out when asked about Victoria's Treaty at a candidate's forum. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. asserted
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