Uncle Johnny Lovett – The history of country Victoria needs to hear
“I’m in no one else’s country but my own…that’s a fact.”
Watch Uncle Johnny Lovett talk about the importance of Country and the history that Victoria needs to hear.
Yoorrook’s land, sky and waters hearings starting on 25 March. Commissioners will listen to truth telling about historic and ongoing injustice and First Peoples’ resistance, survival and ongoing connection to country.
Recent Videos
![Close up of Deputy Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Travis Lovett at a public hearing.](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/trav-chair-vid.jpg)
“This premier, is a double dispossession”
May 21, 2024
Land Injustice
![Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Aunty Eleanor Bourke AM presenting at a public hearing.](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chair-vid.jpg)
Yoorrook Chair, Professor Eleanor Bourke AM opening statement
May 21, 2024
Land Injustice
!["Tell the Truth" on top of sand at a beach in Portland](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/jim-berg-poem-sm.jpg)
Jim Berg poem submission to Yoorrook Justice Commission
May 14, 2024
Land Injustice
![Close up Uncle Gary Murray from earlier in his life advocating for First Peoples rights](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/garyevidencesm.jpg)
“Justice will only come about if land rights becomes a reality”
May 2, 2024
Land Injustice
![Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan talking about the distress of learning of the massacres of First People at a Yoorrook public hearing](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/jacinta-massacre-sm.jpg)
Premier Allan tells of distress at massacres of First Peoples
May 1, 2024
Land Injustice
![Aunty Tina Wright in profile discusses her history of fighting for land rights](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Aunty-Tina.jpg)
One of the most significant land rights cases in Victoria’s history
Apr 26, 2024
Land Injustice
![Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Energy & Resources at a public hearing](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/lilysmweb.jpg)
Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Energy & Resources
Apr 26, 2024
Land Injustice
![Close up of Lily D'Ambrosio MP at a Yoorrook Public hearing](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/lily-dambrosia.jpg)
The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP
Apr 24, 2024
Land Injustice
![Image](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/natalie-hutchins-thumb-vid.jpg)
The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP on the importance and benefits of self-determination.
Apr 19, 2024
Land Injustice
![Image](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rueben-vid-thumb.jpg)
Rueben Berg explains connection to environment passed down by his ancestors
Apr 18, 2024
Land Injustice
More 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.
Other Topics
![Close up hands performing a smoking ceremony at a Welcome to Country.](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Social-injustice-week-1.jpg)
Housing Videos
Yoorrook heard how today’s housing crisis stems from colonisation. Darren Smith, from Aboriginal Housing Victoria, said “you can draw a line”. Learn more.
![Image](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Social-injustice-week-2-2.jpg)
Health Videos
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.
![Aunty Jill Gallagher and Sheree Lowe discuss the health system in the Yoorrook hearing room.](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/social-justice-thumb.jpg)
Social Justice Videos
Watch what Yoorrook has heard about systemic injustice experienced by First Peoples in Victoria in relation to health, education, housing and economic life.
![Image](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/email-land-sky-and-waters.jpg)
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.
![Jedah wearing Aboriginal Body Art outdoors infront of a fire put while discussing how the Victorian education system be improved for First Peoples](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/education-thumbnail.png)
Education videos
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.
![Yoorrook For Justice: Report into Victorias child protection and criminal justice systems](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/newsletter-yoorrook-for-justice.jpg)
Yoorrook for Justice
The Yoorrook for Justice report is the culmination of Yoorrook’s year-long inquiry into Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems.
![Image](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/yoorrook-events-Aunty-Eleanor.jpg)
Yoorrook Events
The Yoorrook NAIDOC events included an Elders Panel that featured Yoorrook Chair Aunty Eleanor Bourke and Uncle Kevin Coombs.
![Image](https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/713A0057-r.jpg)
Making a submission
All First Peoples who have experienced injustice in Victoria are strongly encouraged to make a submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.