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Acknowledgement

We recognise the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the lands across Queensland as the first custodians of this land. We acknowledge their ancestors, spirits, resilience and legacy.  

We recognise the many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland – the freshwater peoples, saltwater peoples, desert peoples and rainforest peoples. Each have their own unique laws, traditions, languages, culture and traditional knowledge and are the care takers of their lands, seas, waters, air and resources.  

The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry will complete the picture of Queensland’s history through truth-telling. The Inquiry acknowledges that the colonisation of Queensland and the dispossession of peoples, lands, seas, waters and air has had devastating, and ongoing, impacts on Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Truth-telling uncovers experiences of endurance, resilience and strength of Queensland’s first peoples and is a powerful way to begin the healing process. Healing will help Queensland move towards a more positive relationship with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

Our aim is to create a shared future that is inclusive of all and embraces our diversity. Our future is one of truth, reflection, healing and respect. 

Truth-telling

Discover the history behind the State we all call home. Truth-telling will share everyone’s perspective—Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Queenslanders

Hearings and sessions

Every one of us is a part of Queensland's story. Our information, records, history and experiences define us as Queenslanders. 

Healing

Everyone has a different story to tell, that's what brings us together. An authentic history of Queensland and its people will help Queensland to heal.

About us

About us

We are passionate about searching for and sharing the history of Queensland, by Queenslanders, for Queenslanders. 

Learn and discover

The Inquiry invites all Queenslanders to be curious about the history behind the State we all call home. 

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Acknowledgement

We recognise the many distinct Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the lands across Queensland as the first custodians of this land. The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry will complete the picture of Queensland's history through truth-telling. Our future is one of truth, reflection, healing and respect.