The Yoorrook Justice Commission is concerned by media reports regarding alleged government failures in ensuring fairness in the award and administration of large contracts in the construction sector.

Cindy Penrose has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Victoria’s truth telling process, the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

The Yoorrook Justice Commission extends its heartfelt congratulations to CEO Hugh de Kretser who has been newly appointed as the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Mr de Kretser will step down as Yoorrook CEO on 12 July 2024. Yoorrook Justice Commission Chair Professor Eleanor Bourke AM thanked Mr de Kretser for his significant contribution to truth telling and

Victoria’s truth telling process, the Yoorrook Justice Commission, will begin its seventh round of public hearings on Monday.

On Monday the Yoorrook Justice Commission will resume hearings into the systemic injustices experienced by First Peoples in relation to the land, sky and waters. 

Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Professor Eleanor Bourke said:  “Yoorrook Commissioners acknowledge the Victorian Government’s response to the Yoorrook for Justice report in which 28 recommendations were accepted in full or in principle. Agreement on these recommendations demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of truth telling. Commissioners expect to see progress on the 15 recommendations which remain under consideration in