Hearing21/06/24

Public Hearings: 24 June – 26 June 2024

The purpose of these hearings was to gather evidence from the Treasurer, Minister for Housing and representatives of First Nations businesses in Victoria.

Topics: Economic prosperity, Housing
Witnesses: Aunty Muriel Bamblett, Ian Hamm, Karen Milward, Michelle Evans, Paul Briggs, Sarah Gafforini, The Hon. Harriet Shing MP, The Hon. Tim Pallas MP

Hearing Videos

The purpose of these hearings was to gather evidence from the Treasurer, Minister for Housing and representatives of First Nations businesses in Victoria. This was the final week of hearings on health, housing, education and economic justice. Scroll down to view videos of the hearings, witness statements and evidence.
5h 6m
26/06/24

Social Justice Hearings, 26 June

Commissioners heard from The Hon. Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer of Victoria, marking the last day of Yoorrook's social justice hearings.

26/06/24
24/06/24
2 videos in playlist

Witnesses

Aunty Muriel Bamblett

1 Submission
17 Additional materials

Ian Hamm

1 Submission
8 Additional materials

Karen Milward

1 Additional material

Michelle Evans

1 Additional material

Paul Briggs

1 Additional material

Sarah Gafforini

1 Additional material
The Hon. Harriet Shing MP is questioned about water rights at a lecture hall in Robinvale by Yoorrook Justice Commissioners

The Hon. Harriet Shing MP

2 Submissions
3 Additional materials

The Hon. Tim Pallas MP

2 Submissions
2 Additional materials

Reports and Recommendations

Read the official reports and recommendations of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. 

Yoorrook for Transformation

Third Interim Report: A five-volume comprehensive reform report presenting evidence and findings on systemic injustices, and specific recommendations for meaningful change to transform the future, will be available in the coming month. 

Truth Be Told

An official public record that documents First Peoples experiences since colonisation, preserves crucial testimonies for future generations and creates an enduring resource for education and understanding, will be available in the coming month.

Recommendations for change

Yoorrook Justice Commission’s recommendations for truth-telling, justice, and systemic reform in Victoria.

Take Action

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