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…
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April 4, 2023
April 3, 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…
March 24, 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…
March 6, 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.…
March 3, 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…
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…