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…
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March 24, 2023
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…
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…