Individual or Group Submission01/11/24

Thomas Clarke

Thomas Clarke, an Aboriginal person in Victoria, feels like they have no rights and wants people to know their experiences are truthful, having suffered PTSD and trauma. They see self-determination as the government's way of avoiding compensation and want a truth teller for Vic Police the wrongs they have done to many.

Topics: Criminal justice system, Truth-telling

Submission Transcription

What does it feel like to be an Aboriginal person living in Victoria?

Feels like we have no rights

What are the most important things you want people to know about your experiences?

They are truthful and not lies and I have suffered PTSD and trauma

What does self-determination look like to you?

Self determination looks like the govts way of getting out of paying compensations to us indigenous in Victoria

What changes do you want to see for your children and grandchildren?

I want a truth teller for Vic Police on the wrongs they have done to me and many others

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