First established more than 20 years ago, the Koori Court is a court for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders developed to reflect cultural issues, promote community participation and enable culturally-informed decision making. For NAIDOC Week 2023, join Koori Court Elder Uncle Walter Harrison, Supervising Magistrate of Koori Justice Rose Falla, County Koori Court Manager Terrie Stewart, along with host and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Nerita Waight, for a conversation exploring the history and principles of the Koori Court, and offering insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to justice and the law. Please note that this event will now be hosted by the Deputy CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, Amanda Dunstall.
Presented in partnership with Liberty Victoria. Supported by the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service.
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Amanda is a Gunditjmara woman. Amanda is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at VALS, until recently Amanda served as a Director on the VALS board of Directors for ten years. Amanda has extensive experience working with ...
Magistrate Rose Falla is a proud Wotjobaluk/Wemba Wemba/Mutti Mutti woman born and raised in Melbourne. In 2013, Her Honour became the first indigenous Magistrate appointed in the state of Victoria ...
Walter Harrison is a member of the Victorian Indigenous community and has extensive experience working within Aboriginal Community controlled organizations, including holding a position as a state-wide Family practice ...
Terrie Stewart is a proud Taungurung woman who has worked in the Victorian Criminal Justice System advocating and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities for over 35 years ...