Australia’s First Probe Into the Impacts of Colonisation Appoints CEO

Australia’s First Probe Into the Impacts of Colonisation Appoints CEO
People march in solidarity with protests in the United States in Melbourne, Australia on June 6, 2020. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Caden Pearson
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A truth and justice commission set up to investigate the historical and ongoing effects of colonisation on Aboriginal people in the Australian state of Victoria, and propose steps for reconciliation, has appointed its chief executive officer.

Josh Smith, a Dunghutti man with experience in law, justice, and social policy, will lead the strategic operation of the state’s Yoo-rook Justice Commission, which is expected to begin work in July, The Age reported.

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