The Allan Labor Government has today tabled the Yoorrook Justice Commission's final reports - a historic moment on our path to truth-telling and Treaty.
The reports conclude the work of the Commission, established by the Labor Government in partnership with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria to investigate injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria since colonisation, including the impact of past and current government policies and actions.
This is the first formal truth-telling inquiry of its kind in Australia, and the Commission's work will have significant impact in helping all Victorians better understand our history.
The Government acknowledges the immense undertaking of the Commissioners and Commission staff in preparing these historic reports.
We acknowledge the strength and courage of those who made submissions and gave evidence to the Commission over the past four years.
We share the Yoorrook Justice Commission's goals of truth and justice and will carefully consider the Commission's final findings and recommendations.
As stated by Premier Jacinta Allan
"Thank you to the Commission for these historic reports - they shine a light on hard truths and lay the foundations for a better future for all Victorians."
"Victoria's truth-telling process is a historic opportunity to hear the stories of our past that have been buried - these are stories that all Victorians need to hear."
