Yoorrook hearings into systemic injustices in Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems to commence
On Monday, the Yoorrook Justice Commission will begin two weeks of public hearings investigating the harm done to First Peoples…
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December 1, 2022
November 8, 2022
Injustices in the Victorian child protection and criminal justice systems to be investigated by Yoorrook
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has today announced its upcoming investigation into the impact of the child protection and criminal justice…
October 25, 2022
Yoorrook Justice Commission calls for submissions from all Victorian First Peoples
The Yoorrook Justice Commission is calling on all Victorian First Peoples to tell their truth about any ongoing or historic…
October 20, 2022
STATEMENT: Yoorrook welcomes agreement of treaty negotiation framework
The Yoorrook Justice Commission welcomes today’s announcement of an agreed Treaty Negotiation Framework by the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria…
September 13, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Statement on the passing of Uncle Jack Charles
Today we honour Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung, Palawa and Yorta Yorta senior Elder Uncle Jack Charles. He will…
July 4, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Interim Report from the Yoorrook Justice Commission gives Primacy to Elders’ Voices and lays Groundwork for Treaty
The report, the first from an Australian truth telling Commission, details Elders’ experiences of ongoing pain and harm to Victorian…
June 22, 2022
STATEMENT: Yoorrook Justice Commission Welcomes Introduction of Treaty Authority Bill
The Yoorrook Justice Commission is pleased to see the introduction of the Treaty Authority Bill in Victorian Parliament today. We…
June 15, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Yoorrook Justice Commission Extends its Deep Gratitude to Commissioner Dhamangalnya Dr Wayne Atkinson
The Yoorrook Justice Commission extends its deep gratitude to dhamangalnya Dr Wayne Atkinson who has stepped down from his role…
May 24, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Yoorrook Justice Commission Appoints Hugh de Kretser as New CEO
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has today announced the appointment of Hugh de Kretser as CEO, effective from 4 July 2022.…