Honouring First Peoples
We recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of First Peoples. Upholding justice entails acknowledging the rich cultural heritage and sovereignty of First Peoples communities.
Acknowledgment of Country
The Commission acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and waterways upon which our lives depend.
The Commission acknowledges and pays respect to the 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 that harm has occurred for First Peoples in the court system. The Commission is committed to working with the Courts Koori Committee, the Dhumba Murmuk Djerring Unit, the Koori community and Court Services Victoria to ensure our work reflects this respect and acknowledgement.
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.
