The Victorian government has been urged to 'do better' when it comes to First Nations truth-telling. Via NITV
Chair Professor Eleanor Bourke during a public hearing of the Yoorrook Justice Commission in Melbourne.Victoria's truth-telling inquiry will be delayed due to the state government's failure to produce requested documents on time.
"The expectation is that these recommendations will be implemented in full by the Victorian government." Yoorrook is the first formal truth-telling inquiry into past and ongoing injustices against Indigenous people in Victoria as part of the state's path to treaty. Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter said the delays stood in the way of the commission's mandate to make bold recommendations.
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