Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) (Criminal Justice, Child Protection)
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory authority with functions under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). The role of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is to protect human rights, to promote fair treatment for all Victorians, and advocate for a diverse and inclusive state. This submission provides an overview of the current situation in Victoria with respect to protections against race discrimination by public authorities, under the Equal Opportunities Act. The submission then provides a summary of existing protections against race discrimination by public authorities across other Australian jurisdictions. The submission concludes that should Victoria seek to strengthen protections against race discrimination by public authorities under the Equal Opportunities Act, there are appropriate models for reform we may look to within Australia.
Truth-teller consent
Recordkeeping and Rights of the Child Research Program, Monash University
Recordkeeping and Rights of the Child Research Program, is a transdisciplinary research agenda investigating how multiple and lifelong rights in recor... more
Anonymous 1415
This submission outlines the difficulty in obtaining support for a child with developmental delays. Despite notifying Child Protection and initiating... more
Waiata Takatāpui
This submission is from a takatāpui (LGBTQIA+ Māori) rōpū (group) based in Narrm. They make this submission in the hopes it contributes to the healing... more
Anonymous 1279
This submission discusses the unfair treatment by police, hospitals and courts of a mother whose children are no longer under her care. 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.