Nerita Waight

Nerita Waight is a proud Yorta Yorta and Narrandjeri woman. She is CEO of VALS, and is an experienced solicitor with a demonstrated history of working in the legal and community services industry. As CEO, Nerita has overseen the establishment of our dedicated youth legal practice Balit Ngulu and our Wirraway Police and Prison Accountability Practice which has supported clients on several high-profile Coronial Inquests, alongside the strengthening of VALS’ advocacy. Nerita is also Chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS), elected member of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria for Metropolitan Melbourne, Treaty Negotiator and Treaty Co-Convenor.

Nerita Waight is appearing in the following events:

Making the Victorian Treaty

For the first time in Australia's history, a Treaty has been signed with First Peoples. Victoria’s Statewide Treaty commenced on 12 December 2025 after nearly a decade of conversation, consultation and negotiations.

Sat 9 May 12:00pm @ State Library Victoria, Conversation Quarter

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