Catholic Archdiocese Of Melbourne
This Submission is provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in response to the request for information provided by the Yoorrook Justice Commission around Land Injustice Inquiries on 27 March 2024.
Truth-teller consent
Prof. Mark G. Brett
Prof. Mark G. Brett's paper, "Reinventing Waste Land as a Colonial Legal Fiction," explores the historical development of the concept of waste land fr... more
Barbary Clarke
Barbary Clarke and Jason Clarke, descendants of Alfred Deakin and William John Turner, also known as Big Clarke, discuss aspects of their family's his... more
Dr William (Bill) Pascoe
The Colonial Frontier Massacres in Australia, 1788-1930 project is to create a database and map of known massacres of 6 or more people across the whol... more
Ross and Gertraud McDonald
Ross and Gertraud McDonald seek the full story of Kangaroo Ground Memorial Park in Nillumbik, outlining its historical and cultural significance, the... more
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.