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Jan 23, 2024

The Story of the Day of Mourning on January 26

On January 26 1938, First Peoples activists held the nation’s first Day of Mourning to coincide with the 150th anniversary celebrations of the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove.

Jan 5, 2024

My great-uncles went to war for Australia but returned homeless. It’s time to face the truth about Indigenous injustice

The Yoorrook Justice Commission will help Australians understand what happened when Europeans arrived and how it led to ongoing Indigenous suffering writes Commissioner Travis Lovett.

Dec 12, 2023

Protections for people who want to share information with Yoorrook 

Did you know that Yoorrook has a range of protections for people who want to share information with the commission?

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Jun 12, 2023

3CR Community Radio ‘Doin Time’

Yoorrook Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter gave an update on the work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission on @3CR Community Radio’s ‘Doin Time’.
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Jun 6, 2023

Cost of phone calls in prison

‘The Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria’s Indigenous truth-telling inquiry, has heard evidence the high prison call costs disproportionately impact First Nations people, who are over-represented in the justice system.

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How do First Peoples students experience the Victorian education system and how could it be improved? Yoorrook is looking into the barriers First Peoples face in accessing all levels of education, as well as the racism many still endure within the system. Now is the time to have your say by making a submission.
In yarns & submissions, First Peoples are telling Yoorrook about the importance of land, sky & water and the impact of colonisation. Hear what they have to say.
Yoorrook recently completed a month of public hearings during which Commissioners questioned government ministers and senior bureaucrats about injustices against First Peoples in the criminal justice and child protection systems.
The Yoorrook for Justice report is the culmination of Yoorrook’s year-long inquiry into Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems.

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March 21, 2024

Yoorrook land hearings to start with ceremonial hearing at sites of first recorded massacre and land theft

On Monday, the Yoorrook Justice Commission will begin hearings into injustices against First Peoples related to land, sky and waters…
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February 14, 2024

Yoorrook launches new focus on economic prosperity

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has today released an issues paper seeking submissions on the economic life of First Peoples, including…
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February 7, 2024

Yoorrook responds to Productivity Commission Closing the Gap report

Yoorrook responds to Productivity Commission Closing the Gap report…
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