Honouring First Nations people
We recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of First Nations people. Upholding justice entails acknowledging the rich and cultural heritage and sovereignty of First Nations communities.
Acknowledgment of Country
The Commission acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples, Traditional Owners, and Custodians of the land and waterways upon which our lives depend.
The Commission acknowledges and pays respects to ancestors of this country, Elders, knowledge holders and leaders – past and present.
The Commission extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Commission acknowledges the ongoing leadership of Aboriginal communities across Victoria in striving to build on these strengths to address inequalities and improve Aboriginal justice outcomes.
Myles
Myles means truth in Yurruk.
This artwork depicts the work of the Judicial Commission. The gold dots form together to represent the work that the Commission does for the community.
The hands represent the values of the Judicial Commission including transparency, impartiality, integrity and impact. The arched shaped symbols represent the people and the blue rivers represent the Birrang Marr on country that the Judicial Commission resides on.
Artwork created by Kenita-Lee McCartney.
Kenita-Lee is a proud Wemba Wemba, Wiradjuri, Wotjiboluk, Nari Nari, and Boon Wurrung woman, residing on the ancestral lands of the Wemba Wemba people.
