Yoorrook Justice Commission cautiously welcomes bail law reform as an important first stepThe Yoorrook Justice Commission has cautiously welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that the 2018 bail laws will be overhauled.…
Yoorrook hearings: First Peoples to share stories of injustice within the criminal justice systemOn Monday, the Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings will shift focus from the child protection system to injustices experienced by First…
First Peoples tell truth about child protection and criminal justice at Yoorrook hearingsThe Yoorrook Justice Commission will commence two weeks of public hearings on Wednesday as part of its inquiry into the…
Travis Lovett appointed as new Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice CommissionKerrupmara Gunditjmara Traditional Owner Travis Lovett has been appointed as a Commissioner of Victoria’s truth telling process, the Yoorrook Justice…
Yoorrook acknowledges introduction of new child protection legislationThe Yoorrook Justice Commission today acknowledges the proposed reintroduction of legislation that would expand the role of Aboriginal agencies delivering…
Yoorrook Justice Commission to hear from Community on Gunditjmara CountryThe Yoorrook Justice Commission will meet with members of the Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation and the Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly & Community…
Yoorrook Justice Commission to meet First Peoples of the WimmeraThe Yoorrook Justice Commission will meet with the members of the Barengi Gadjin Land Council and the Wotjobaluk peoples in…
Yoorrook welcomes announcement that public drunkenness laws won’t be replaced with additional police powersThe Yoorrook Justice Commission has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement today that the state’s public drunkenness laws will finally be…
Yoorrook hearings to focus on Victoria’s criminal justice systemThe Yoorrook Justice Commission will hear evidence about the injustices faced by First Peoples in Victoria’s criminal justice system next…