The purpose of these public hearings was to hear from Victorian First Peoples’ Elders whose experiences illustrate many of the key impacts of colonisation still felt today.
The issues examined at the hearings included:
- Dispossession of First Peoples from their lands and waters
- Ongoing systemic injustice
- Removals of children
- Responsibility of the State and State entities for First Peoples’ dispossession
Hearing Videos
May 27, 2022
Elders’ Hearing – Uncle Colin Walker
Witnesses:
Uncle Colin Walker
May 26, 2022
Elders’ Hearing – Uncle Kevin Coombs OAM PLY
Witnesses:
Uncle Kevin Coombs
May 20, 2022
Elders’ Hearing – Uncle Larry Walsh
Witnesses:
Isobel Morphy-Walsh
Uncle Larry Walsh
May 20, 2022
Elders’ Hearing – Uncle Larry Walsh Part 1
Witnesses:
Uncle Larry Walsh
May 20, 2022
Elders’ Hearing – Uncle Larry Walsh Part 2
Witnesses:
Isobel Morphy-Walsh
Uncle Larry Walsh
Transcripts
Transcript of Hearing 27 May 2022 – Uncle Colin Walker
Transcript of Hearing 26 May 2022 – Uncle Kevin Coombs
Transcript of Hearing 20 May 2022 – Uncle Larry Walsh
Witnesses and Evidence
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Orders
May 20, 2022
Restricted Publication Order – Uncle Larry Walsh
May 20, 2022