Public Hearings: 3 June – 7 June 2024
The purpose of these public hearings was to gather evidence from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations; the Vice-Chancellors of Monash University, the University of Melbourne and Deakin University; and senior public servants about systemic social injustice against First Peoples in Victoria.
Hearing Videos
Social Justice Hearings, 4 June | Morning Session
Commissioners heard from Michael Graham, Gavin Brown, Alan Brown and Darren Lovett representing the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.
Witnesses
Alan Brown
Alinta Williams
Anthony Craig
Associate Professor Andrew Peters
Associate Professor Nikki Moodie
Commissioner Liana Buchanan
Commissioner Meena Singh
Dallas Widdicombe
Dannii de Kretser
Darren Smith
Deakin University
Dr Heather Holst
Dr Lois Peeler
Elias Jarvis
Hayley McQuire
Jarvis Atkinson
Jenny Atta
Jenny Samms
Mati Keynes
Monash University
Peta McCammon
Professor Wendy Stone
Simon Flagg
Stephen Fraser
University of Melbourne
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
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.
