Yoorrook Justice Commission Chair Professor Eleanor Bourke AM has thanked all those who shared their truths as part of this historic First Peoples-led truth-telling process, the first of its kind in Australia.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Developed by Indigenous Peoples, it establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for Indigenous Peoples’ survival, dignity and wellbeing.
Peter Sharp gives evidence into Deakin’s involvement in the Aborigines Protection Act 1886
Peter Sharp, a great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, gives the Commission evidence into Deakin’s involvement in the passage of the Aborigines Protection Act 1886.
“Intergenerational denial” – Dr Katrina Kell – Descendants Day
“Researching and critically analysing my ancestor’s role in facilitating the theft of Gunditjmara land and the abhorrent treatment of Aboriginal people in South-Western Victoria has been confronting but also cathartic.”
Traditional Owners
“My hope from today is that other landholders let go that angst of worrying that land will be resumed or impacts on what they are wanting to do… it’s a shared journey and I hope that others will see that.”
Descendants Day Hearing, 4 Sep 2024
Non-Indigenous witnesses gave evidence to Victoria’s truth-telling process about State’s colonial past at a Descendants Day hearing at Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Introducing Descendants Day on ABC Breakfast
Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter appeared on ABC News Breakfast to discuss Yoorrook’s Descendant Day hearing.
“White kids didn’t like me simply because I was black.”
Aunty Nellie Flagg shares with Commissioners firsthand experiences of racism at school.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll MP apologises for ongoing racism in schools
Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll MP apologises for ongoing racism in Victorian schools.