Professor Andrew Gunstone
Andrew Gunstone currently holds the positions of Professor, Indigenous Studies and Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Reconciliation, at Federation University, where he established and leads the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. He is also Co-Chair, Reconciliation Victoria. He is an international expert in academic, industry, and community engagements and understandings of reconciliation. Professor Gunstone and Associate Professor Sadie Heckenberg co-authored the first book on Stolen Wages in Victoria, ‘The Government Owes a Lot of Money to Our People’: A History of Indigenous Stolen Wages in Victoria".
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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.