Sian Prior
Sian Prior, a sixty-year-old white person, acknowledges their privilege and the injustices faced by First Nations people in Australia. They call for truth-telling, a treaty, and self-determination for First Nations communities, suggesting a percentage of land tax to support these initiatives. They emphasise the need to recognise the value of First Nations culture and the contributions of First Nations people to Australian society.
Truth-teller consent
Viki Sinclair (Fowler)
Viki Sinclair is a direct descendant of one of the original settlers of Gippsland, Colin McLaren. In this submission, she tells her personal story of... more
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
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.

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.

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