Land Injustice videos

Jim Berg poem submission to Yoorrook Justice Commission

A powerful rallying cry for truth in this poem by Jim Berg, made as part of his submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

Yoorrook submissions close in November 2024. You can make a submission about any injustice affecting First Peoples in Victoria via the Yoorrook website.

Make a submission on land, sky and waters

Close up of Deputy Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Travis Lovett at a public hearing.

“This premier, is a double dispossession”

Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Aunty Eleanor Bourke AM presenting at a public hearing.

Yoorrook Chair, Professor Eleanor Bourke AM opening statement

Land Injustice videos

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.

“This premier, is a double dispossession”

Yoorrook Chair, Professor Eleanor Bourke AM opening statement

"Tell the Truth" on top of sand at a beach in Portland

Jim Berg poem submission to Yoorrook Justice Commission

Close up Uncle Gary Murray from earlier in his life advocating for First Peoples rights

“Justice will only come about if land rights becomes a reality”

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan talking about the distress of learning of the massacres of First People at a Yoorrook public hearing

Premier Allan tells of distress at massacres of First Peoples

One of the most significant land rights cases in Victoria’s history

Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Energy & Resources

Close up of Lily D'Ambrosio MP at a Yoorrook Public hearing

The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP

The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP on the importance and benefits of self-determination.

Rueben Berg explains connection to environment passed down by his ancestors

Other Topics

Making a submission

All First Peoples who have experienced injustice in Victoria are strongly encouraged to make a submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

Criminal Justice Hearing Videos

The purpose of these public hearings was to hear from Aboriginal leaders working in the area of criminal justice as part of Yoorrook’s inquiry into the harm done to First Peoples by unjust laws and practices within this system.