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21/04/2023
Victorian government and police chief to front truth telling inquiry
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will question Victorian government ministers, senior bureaucrats and the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police during public hearings starting next week.
04/04/2023
Victoria’s truth telling inquiry given 12-month extension
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will run until June 2025 after being granted a 12-month extension by the Victorian Government. Amended Letters Patent were signed earlier today.
03/04/2023
Government to provide update on compliance at Yoorrook hearing
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will hear from representatives of the Victorian Government tomorrow regarding its failure to comply with the Commission’s orders to produce evidence.
24/03/2023
Yoorrook calls hearing regarding government non-compliance
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has called a directions hearing at 10am on Monday March 27 regarding the Victorian Government’s non-compliance with the Commission’s orders to produce evidence.
06/03/2023
Yoorrook Justice Commission cautiously welcomes bail law reform as an important first step
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has cautiously welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that the 2018 bail laws will be overhauled.
03/03/2023
Yoorrook hearings: First Peoples to share stories of injustice within the criminal justice system
On Monday, the Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings will shift focus from the child protection system to injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria’s justice system.
