For the first time, an Australian head of state or territory government will appear before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry. Follow Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's evidence in our live blog.
on 13 92 76At the moment, the Yoorrook Justice Commission is focused on injustices relating to land, skies and waters., as well as present-day systems for returning land and water to First Nations.
It has also heard from several state government ministers including the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Natalie Hutchins, the Minister for Water Harriet Shing and the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D'Ambrosio. As we've mentioned this morning, today's hearing comes after the premier made a visit to Coranderrk, north-east of Melbourne last week.
"The Wurundjeri thought this is a good place … perfect flowing water … and it still is today," Aunty Jacqui Wandin said.The move to Coranderrk followed the mass displacement of Aboriginal people, after European settlers arrived in the area now known as Melbourne., overwhelming ecosystems with millions of sheep and in many cases, threatening traditional owners with violence.
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