“There is an unbroken line of injustice that runs from Henty’s landing to today. It starts with the theft of land.” Powerful Travis Lovett article theguardian.com/australia-news…

"We can’t move forward until we reckon with this past. We all need to understand what happened when Europeans arrived & how this continues to impact on First Peoples." Read the full article by #Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett theguardian.com/australia-news… #History #Victoria #Truth

Five thousand people watched as Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner were executed 182 years ago today. They were the first people publicly hanged in Melbourne. The judge who sentenced them wanted to inspire 'terror to deter similar transgressions'. #truth #history

Kicking off the #AFL season by celebrating Marngrook and its origins in First Peoples history and culture. Know the truth of country, of your home and mine yoorrookjusticecomission.org.au #JamarrauUgleHagan #Firstnations #Firstpeoples #AFLSwansDees #OpeningRound

"Yoorrook is an invitation to all Australians to learn about the diversity, strength and resistance of First Peoples, as well as the truth of this country’s shared history." Eleanor Bourke on truth-telling and the pathway to reconciliation: satpa.pe/MgH1pOE

“We invite all Victorians to walk with us. To listen, to learn & share our history.” Travis Lovett on Gunditjmara country at Tae Rak opening Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings into land injustice.

In 1834, the Henty's took Gunditjmara land to establish the first permanent colonial settlement in #Victoria. Today Yoorrook held a ceremonial hearing on this land to begin three weeks of #truthtelling hearings into land, sky and water. Watch more: youtu.be/JbVBJRVdgUc?si…

The colonisation of First Peoples’ land & waters in Victoria was the “swiftest expansion within the British empire of any occupation of land”. Driven by hunger for grazing land for millions of sheep & then gold. Excellent Kate Ashton ABC News piece abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

Compounding injustice. European colonisers took First Peoples land & forced them onto small missions & reserves. Those reserves were then broken up for land for returned soldiers. Aboriginal soldiers who fought were denied access to the land scheme. abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Aunty Tina Frankland shares the importance of her successful protest against the Alcoa Smelter Site in Portland. Together with Aunty Sandy Onus, Aunty Tina's activism led to one of the most significant land rights cases in Victoria's history. Watch here: youtu.be/dYZtH2rOUI4

In an Australian first, Victoria's premier will sit before an Indigenous-led truth inquiry today Read more: abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…

We welcome the appointment of Hugh de Kretser as our next President, just announced by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. For more than 20 years he has been a dedicated and effective advocate for change for people whose human rights are at risk. loom.ly/Je3TSI0

Take the The Age #NAIDOCWeek quiz developed with Yoorrook Justice Commission & learn more about First Peoples’ culture & history & the injustice of colonisation. theage.com.au/national/victo…

It is an honour to take on this role. Human rights are the blueprint for a decent, dignified life for all. When human rights are respected, our lives are better and our communities are stronger, healthier, safer and more prosperous.

Good to meet UN SR on privacy Ana Brian Nougreres & discuss shared goals. A national Human Rights Act with an enforceable right to privacy will help governments to make good decisions on regulating new technology - & help to realise the benefits of new technology while avoiding the harms.

Everyone needs a home. We should all be able to live somewhere in security, safety and dignity. Yet for many people in Australia, this is currently out of reach. This Bill, if passed, would help to address this. We need to treat housing as a human right, not a commodity.

Australian Human Rights Commission President Hugh de Kretser has expressed concerns about calls for Palestinians fleeing Gaza to be denied entry to Australia.🧵 "The situation in Gaza is dire. People there have the right to seek protection in another country. 1/5

Our new report on Australia’s child justice approach calls for transformational change that puts child wellbeing first and addresses the root causes of offending by children. Read the full report and its recommendations: loom.ly/_A_P0PU #AusHumanRights

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the decision to renege on a commitment to have LGBTIQA+-related questions and topics in the 2026 Census. Read more: loom.ly/IckYT1g #aushumanrights #census #diversepopulation

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