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Yoorrook Justice Commission Welcomes The Election Of New Co-Chairs & Council Of The First Peoples’ Assembly Of Victoria

Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 6:55 pm | Yoorrook Justice Commission

July 26, 2023: The Yoorrook Justice Commission welcomes today’s election of the new First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Council and the selection of Rueben Berg and Ngarra Murray as Co-Chairs. The new Council and Co-Chairs were elected today ... More >>

Yoorrook Justice Commission Cautiously Welcomes Bail Law Reform As An Important First Step

Monday, 6 March 2023, 7:48 pm | Yoorrook Justice Commission

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has cautiously welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that the 2018 bail laws will be overhauled. Yoorrook has heard extensive evidence about the disproportionate impact the laws are having on First Peoples in ... More >>

Yoorrook Hearings: First Peoples To Share Stories Of Injustice Within The Criminal Justice System

Saturday, 4 March 2023, 8:43 pm | Yoorrook Justice Commission

On Monday, the Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings will shift focus from the child protection system to injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria’s justice system. Across the two-week hearing block, about 20 First Peoples witnesses will ... More >>

Yoorrook Acknowledges Introduction Of New Child Protection Legislation

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:14 pm | Yoorrook Justice Commission

21 February 2023: The Yoorrook Justice Commission today acknowledges the proposed reintroduction of legislation that would expand the role of Aboriginal agencies delivering children and family services in Victoria. The Children and health legislation amendment ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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