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.
The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry will hold a truth-telling session on Tuesday 24 September 2024. The purpose of the session is to receive into evidence the written submissions received to-date from government agencies which will inform the future work of the Inquiry and identify and prioritise particular areas of investigation. Senior representatives from selected departments will attend the session to provide further oral submissions in relation to topics relevant to the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference.
When
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Session 1: 9:30am - 11am
Session 2: 11am - 12:30pm
Where
Room B1 & B2, Boulevard Level
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Entry via Grey Street (opposite ABC South Bank)
South Bank, Meanjin (Brisbane), Queensland
Attendance
This session is open to the public to attend.
There is no need to register your attendance.
This session will be recorded, filmed and will be uploaded to the Inquiry’s website, but will not be live-streamed.
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.