Evidence Library

Dr Katrina Kell, a researcher, author and fourth-generation matrilineal descendant of Captain James Liddell, who brought Edward Henty to Gunditjmara Country in November 1834 on board ‘the Thistle’, leading to the first permanent European settlement in what would become the State of Victoria. This submission is part of her evidence presented at Yoorrooks Descendants Day hearing.

Elizabeth Balderstone is the current owner of a property in Gippsland on which the ‘Warrigal Creek’ massacre occurred in 1843. This submission is part of her evidence presented at Yoorrooks Descendants Day hearing.

Lindsay Hammond shares his journey of discovering his Aboriginal heritage and his family’s history. Lindsay emphasises that the government needs to start listening to and working with Aboriginal people to fix issues, and highlights the importance of white Australia being educated about Aboriginal culture and history.

Chenile Chandler is a proud Wurundjeri woman of the Kulin Nations. In this submission, Chenile reflects on the impact of the Voice referendum and treaty, while highlighting the importance of community strength and the need for systemic change.

This submission is from a Wawula and Kuwarra person living on Djarra Country, they discuss what it is like to live off-country.

In this submission, a proud Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri, and Gunditjmara man discusses his practice of creating traditional weapons and tools over the past 15 years, and how they adhere to cultural protocols. Despite following these cultural protocols and seeking permissions, they worry about legal repercussions, even though the Vic Human Rights Charter indicates Aboriginal people have a right to practice their culture.

In this submission, Charles Jackson aims to bring to light the presence of past Gulidjan peoples buried at Warncoort Cemetery, including its connection to the Bunting Dale Mission and the Indigenous history of the Colac Gulidjan tribe.