Allan Government Partially Backs Reforms, Rejects Key Yoorrook Recommendations
April 3, 2024
The Allan government has sought more time to address major reforms from the Yoorrook Justice Commission's report on child protection, justice, and police oversight.
The government supports 24 recommendations in principle but rejects three concerning raising the age of criminal responsibility, bail reform, and pursuing human rights abuses through a tribunal.
Some of the report's significant reforms are deferred for further analysis or inclusion in state's Treaty negotiations.
Yoorrook chair Professor Eleanor Bourke is disappointed with the government's decision, highlighting the ongoing injustice against First Peoples.
A recommendation to change the state's human rights charter is rejected, though adult bail system changes have been legislated.
The government plans a phased increase in the age of criminal responsibility to 14 by 2027, starting with an increase to 12 by the end of the current year.
Treaty and First Peoples Minister Natalie Hutchins underscores the role of Treaty and Truth, led by Aboriginal people, in achieving better outcomes and narrowing disparities.
Further accountability hearings are anticipated later in the year to monitor the progress of the recommendations' implementation.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Apr 3, 2024
Yoorrook hits back after government rejects ‘crucial’ Indigenous reforms
The Age • Apr 3, 2024
Yoorrook hits back after government rejects ‘crucial’ Indigenous reforms