Indigenous justice
Police were told to ‘elevate’ this advisory body. It’s been sacked
The group has gone public with concerns after its members were let go on former commissioner Katarina Carroll’s last day.
- by Matt Dennien
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Police warn bail laws hamper efforts to prevent family violence
Frontline police have complained they now have fewer options when alleged domestic violence offenders breach bail conditions.
- by Rachel Eddie
‘Not enough to merely know history’: Premier fronts Indigenous truth-telling inquiry for first time
Jacinta Allan was warned by the Yoorrook Justice Commission to live up to her words on Monday before she was questioned for nearly three hours about a range of issues being examined by the inquiry.
- by Jack Latimore
Yoorrook hits back after government rejects ‘crucial’ Indigenous reforms
The Allan government has sought more time to address major reforms requested by the Yoorrook Justice Commission to child protection, justice and police oversight.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Cleveland’s mum shares her memories – and her heartbreak – as inquest begins
Nadene Dodd and her young family should be at home in Laverton. Instead, they are 950 kilometres away in a motel in Perth’s east, hoping they will finally get answers.
- by Jesinta Burton
Cleveland Dodd’s family battles to have father released as inquest looms
The family of teenager Cleveland Dodd, who died after self-harming in a WA prison, have launched a public appeal for the early release of his incarcerated father.
- by Jesinta Burton
‘It’s given us hope’: The Indigenous clan that finally has a seat at the table
The Wamba Wemba people of north-west Victoria have become the first traditional owner group not recognised by the government to hold a seat on the First Peoples’ Assembly.
- by Jack Latimore
‘Backwards and archaic’: Victoria ditches plans to give children presumption of bail
The government has been accused of betraying Aboriginal youths and walking away from its commitments after dropping the plans.
- by Rachel Eddie
State stands by plan to raise age of criminal responsibility
The Victorian government vows to press ahead with plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 by 2027 despite renewed police and opposition concerns.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Crime
Image of cable-tied kids shocks, but sadly we’ve been here before
The video has shocked Australia – small Aboriginal children sobbing, hands bound with cable ties as relatives hurl abuse at a strident white man.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill
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Indigenous
Calls for Victoria to return remains of nearly 2000 Indigenous people to community
Leaked figures reveal 1834 ancestral remains of Indigenous people are being held by the Victorian government.
- by Jack Latimore