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…
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September 13, 2022
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.…
May 20, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Yoorrook Justice Commission Resumes Public Hearings in Melbourne
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will hold its second block of wurrek tyerrang (public hearings) from 20 May to 27 May…
May 4, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Appear at Yoorrook Justice Commission
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will this week continue its wurrek tyerrang (public hearings) with evidence from senior representatives of the…
April 26, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Yoorrook Justice Commission Begins Historic First Wurrek Tyerrang (Public Hearings)
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will hold its first wurrek tyerrang (public hearings) from Tuesday 26 April to 6 May 2022…
April 20, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Yoorrook Justice Commission Invites Nuther-Mooyoop (Submissions) From Elders
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will take its next historic step towards achieving truth and justice in Victoria by inviting Elders…