Ahead of next month's state election, the Tasmanian Regional Aboriginal Communities Alliance (TRACA) has called on all candidates to commit to sustained and meaningful investment in Aboriginal-led solutions in the state.

In the lead-up to the July 19 election, the state's fourth in seven years, TRACA, a collaborative, community-driven alliance representing seven Aboriginal community-controlled organisations from across Tasmania, is seeking clear commitments from all candidates and parties on three "critical priorities".

They include equitable and accountable funding for Aboriginal regional communities, increased investment in Closing the Gap initiatives, and a place-based partnerships model which recognises cultural diversity.

TRACA is calling on the incoming government to honour the recent budget commitment of at least $4.4 million to support Aboriginal peak bodies and other regional community groups responsible for implementing Closing the Gap initiatives, as well as a review of how funds are allocated.

The Alliance is also seeking an affirmed commitment to appropriate funding for the state's Truth-telling and Healing Commission, a process announced by the government last month.

The Commission was welcomed by the state's Aboriginal Advisory Group, with mixed responses coming from elsewhere.

"Funding Aboriginal regional communities isn't just the right thing to do — it's the smart thing to do," TRACA chair and Pairrebeene/Trawlwoolway man Nick Cameron said.

"When communities are trusted and resourced to lead, the results are powerful and lasting."

The Alliance, whose members include the Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation, Flinders Island Aboriginal Corporation, Melythina tiakana warrana Aboriginal Corporation, Parrdarrama Pungenna Aboriginal Corporation, Six Rivers Aboriginal Corporation, South East Tasmania Aboriginal Corporation and Weetapoona Aboriginal Corporation, is also calling for election candidates to commit to increased funding for programs with proven effectiveness.

They include Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service's (TALS) Bail Support Program and SiS Tasmania programs, which support Aboriginal women and families impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence.

Last month TALS reported its Bail Support Program was delivering an $8 return on investment for every $1 spent, through reduced incarceration and improved outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

"Programs like the TALS Bail Support Program are proof that Aboriginal-led solutions work," Mr Cameron said.

"But they need long-term, realistic investment from the State Government — not short-term top-ups. We need funding that matches the scale of the challenge, and the strength of the opportunity."

Thirdly, TRACA is calling for place-based partnerships and community representation to become central features of all funding and consultation processes involving Aboriginal communities in Tasmania.

The Alliance is urging all major parties and independent candidates seeking election to commit to recognising and equally funding all peak Aboriginal bodies which represent the breadth and depth of communities across the state.

"Aboriginal Tasmania is not one place or one voice — it's many," Mr Cameron said.

"Decision-making must reflect that. Place-based partnerships ensure communities are truly heard, and that can't happen unless there are opportunities at the highest level for multiple perspectives to be reflected."

In a statement to National Indigenous Times, Greens leader and spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs, Dr Rosalie Woodruff, said the Tasmanian Greens have always fought to deliver on the aspirations of Tasmania's Aboriginal people and end intergenerational disadvantage.

She said land returns, Truth-telling and Treaty are "urgently needed" to progress justice for Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

"The Rockliff Government broke its pledge to Aboriginal people by taking its promise for Treaty off the table," Dr Woodruff said.

"We've heard Aboriginal Elders condemn the government's truth-telling process as meaningless without a pathway to Treaty. We'll stand in solidarity with Aboriginal people and their demands for a Treaty."

Dr Woodruff's comments come following the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre's formal opposition to the state's Truth-telling and Healing Commission earlier this week.

The Greens leader said her party has long-advocated for land returns, including through the establishment of an Aboriginal-owned and managed reserve tenure.

"The Liberals have left Aboriginal heritage languishing for years and at risk of destruction without much-needed legislative reform," she said.

"The Greens strongly support proper laws to protect Aboriginal heritage, including cultural landscapes and intangible values."

Labor spokesperson Josh Willie told National Indigenous Times Labor supports Closing the Gap and Truth-telling and Healing, while a government spokesperson said the government remains "committed to our significant measures in the 2025-26 Budget that will make a real difference to the lives of Tasmanian Aboriginal people".

Mr Cameron said TRACA is encouraging all candidates to engage with Aboriginal communities directly and to demonstrate leadership by committing to their priorities ahead of the July 19 election.

"We encourage the 25,000-strong Tasmanian Aboriginal community to exercise their democratic right and vote for candidates who demonstrate genuine commitment to these three priorities — equitable funding, real investment in Closing the Gap programs, and recognising and equally supporting all Tasmanian Aboriginal regional groups that represent our diverse communities," Mr Cameron said.

"Our future depends on leaders who listen to us and invest in Aboriginal-led solutions."