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…
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March 3, 2023
February 27, 2023
First Peoples tell truth about child protection and criminal justice at Yoorrook hearings
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will commence two weeks of public hearings on Wednesday as part of its inquiry into the…
February 22, 2023
Travis Lovett appointed as new Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission
Kerrupmara Gunditjmara Traditional Owner Travis Lovett has been appointed as a Commissioner of Victoria’s truth telling process, the Yoorrook Justice…
February 21, 2023
Yoorrook acknowledges introduction of new child protection legislation
The Yoorrook Justice Commission today acknowledges the proposed reintroduction of legislation that would expand the role of Aboriginal agencies delivering…
February 16, 2023
Yoorrook Justice Commission to hear from Community on Gunditjmara Country
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will meet with members of the Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation and the Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly & Community…
February 2, 2023
Yoorrook Justice Commission to meet First Peoples of the Wimmera
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will meet with the members of the Barengi Gadjin Land Council and the Wotjobaluk peoples in…
January 17, 2023
Yoorrook welcomes announcement that public drunkenness laws won’t be replaced with additional police powers
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement today that the state’s public drunkenness laws will finally be…
December 9, 2022
Yoorrook hearings to focus on Victoria’s criminal justice system
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will hear evidence about the injustices faced by First Peoples in Victoria’s criminal justice system next…
December 1, 2022
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…