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Dec 18, 2024
A powerful year for Truth and Treaty
In 2024 the Yoorrook Justice Commission investigated the systemic injustices faced by First Peoples in land, sky and waters, education, health, and housing. From hearing evidence at the site of the first recorded massacre in Victoria to the premier’s historic visit to Coranderrk, it has been a year filled with powerful moments.
Dec 6, 2024
100 Years Ago – The legacy and closure of Coranderrk Station, 1924
The story of Coranderrk Station shows the strength and resistance of First Peoples and systemic injustices faced.
Dec 24, 2024
The Immigration Restriction Act
On 23 December 1901 the Immigration Restriction Act became law. The colonies had restrictive immigration laws before federation, but the Act formalised the idea of a ‘White Australia’ as national policy.
Nov 28, 2024
Yoorrook welcomes Treaty
Traditional Owners from across the state gathered to mark the opening of Statewide Treaty negotiations with dance, song and ceremony.
Nov 21, 2024
The Henty legacy and its ongoing impact
In the 1860s, as the new colony of Victoria boomed following the discovery of gold, First Peoples were being moved onto missions and reserves, where their lives were tightly controlled.
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Dec 24, 2024
The Immigration Restriction Act
On 23 December 1901 the Immigration Restriction Act became law. The colonies had restrictive immigration laws before federation, but the Act formalised the idea of a ‘White Australia’ as national policy.
Dec 18, 2024
A powerful year for Truth and Treaty
In 2024 the Yoorrook Justice Commission investigated the systemic injustices faced by First Peoples in land, sky and waters, education, health, and housing. From hearing evidence at the site of the first recorded massacre in Victoria to the premier’s historic visit to Coranderrk, it has been a year filled with powerful moments.
Dec 6, 2024
100 Years Ago – The legacy and closure of Coranderrk Station, 1924
The story of Coranderrk Station shows the strength and resistance of First Peoples and systemic injustices faced.
Nov 28, 2024
Yoorrook welcomes Treaty
Traditional Owners from across the state gathered to mark the opening of Statewide Treaty negotiations with dance, song and ceremony.
Nov 21, 2024
The Henty legacy and its ongoing impact
In the 1860s, as the new colony of Victoria boomed following the discovery of gold, First Peoples were being moved onto missions and reserves, where their lives were tightly controlled.
Dec 18, 2024
Substantive progress made despite referendum fallout
Despite the fallout from the failed federal referendum last year, in Victoria 2024 has been a remarkable year, filled with powerful moments – via National Indigenous Times
Dec 11, 2024
Experts call for Aboriginal homelessness target as rates in Victoria soar
First Peoples homelessness in Victoria is twice that of the national average, new data has revealed – via National Indigenous Times.
Dec 4, 2024
Deputy Chair Sue-Anne Hunter reflects back on years of evidence and submissions
Uncle Charles Pakana from Victorian Aboriginal News catches up for an exclusive yarn with Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter.
Nov 21, 2024
An Indigenous woman and a colonial descendant have come together in an unlikely alliance
Keicha Day often has to fight back a rising wave of resentment when driving down the Henty Highway in western Victoria to visit her elderly mother – via The Age.
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Shed light on and learn the “hidden truth” of the colonisation of Victoria.
Yoorrook heard how today’s housing crisis stems from colonisation. Darren Smith, from Aboriginal Housing Victoria, said “you can draw a line”. Learn more.
Commissioners heard extensive evidence of past and ongoing racism and discrimination within Victoria’s health services, both for individuals requiring health care and Aboriginal organisations providing care. Learn more.
Watch what Yoorrook has heard about systemic injustice experienced by First Peoples in Victoria in relation to health, education, housing and economic life.
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November 2, 2024
Statement on Queensland truth telling inquiry
Victoria’s Yoorrook Justice Commission today expressed its support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders after the new Crisafulli Liberal…
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October 23, 2024
Yoorrook “beyond disappointed” by lack of Victorian Government action on justice and child protection recommendations
The Yoorrook Justice Commission is beyond disappointed at the lack of action shown in the Victorian Government’s Implementation Progress Report…
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September 3, 2024
Descendants of early colonial figures to give evidence to Yoorrook
Three non-Indigenous witnesses are set to give evidence to Victoria’s truth telling process this week. This includes two descendants of…
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