Please note that due to the nature of the evidence, some witnesses will tell their truth in sessions closed to the public. During closed sessions, the livestream will be paused.
Yoorrook Public Hearings
From 1-9 March, Yoorrook heard from First Peoples who have experienced injustice in the child protection and criminal justice systems.
Anyone is welcome to attend open hearings at the Yoorrook Justice Commission at 54 Wellington Street, Collingwood.
March 9, 2023
1H 21M
Criminal justice system hearing – Community Voices Day 3
March 8, 2023
1H 50M
Criminal justice system hearing – Community Voices Day 2
March 6, 2023
1H 39M
Criminal justice system hearing – Community Voices Day 1
March 3, 2023
3H 29M
Child protection system hearing – Community Voices Day 3
March 2, 2023
54M
Child protection system hearing – Community Voices Day 2
March 1, 2023
1H 55M
Child protection system hearing – Community Voices Day 1
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Yoorrook is looking into past and ongoing injustices experienced by Traditional Owners and First Peoples in Victoria in all areas of life since colonisation.
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