Hearing24/05/24

Public Hearings: 27 May – 31 May 2024

The purpose of these public hearings was to gather evidence from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, academics and the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria about systemic social injustice against First Peoples in Victoria.

Topics: Education, Health, Housing, Social injustice

Witnesses: Aunty Jill Gallagher, Lisa Briggs, Michael Graham, Nerita Waight, Ngarra Murray, Professor Raymond Lovett, Rueben Berg, Sheree Lowe

Hearing Videos

The purpose of these hearings was to gather evidence from representatives of Ngaweeyan-Maar-oo about Closing the Gap implementation in Victoria; the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and Professor Raymond Lovett about health inequalities and barriers facing First Peoples; and the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria about the social justice issues that are addressed in this hearing block. This was the first of four weeks of health, housing, education and economic justice. Scroll down to view videos of the hearings, witness statements and evidence.

6h 46m

27/05/24

Social Justice Hearings, 27 May

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Witnesses

Aunty Jill Gallagher

3 Submissions

20 Additional materials

Lisa Briggs

1 Additional material

Michael Graham

1 Additional material

Nerita Waight

2 Additional materials

Ngarra Murray

2 Submissions

2 Additional materials

Professor Raymond Lovett

1 Additional material

Rueben Berg

1 Submission

2 Additional materials

Sheree Lowe

1 Additional material

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.

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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.

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