Australian Human Rights Commission: NSW a step closer to truth telling
26 September – Australian Human Rights Commission: NSW a step closer to truth telling
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss has welcomed the appointment of the NSW Treaty Commissioners announced today.
“These appointments are a milestone in the beginning of the truth and treaty process in NSW,” Commissioner Kiss said.
“I congratulate the NSW Government in taking this crucial step and working with the community towards self-determination and healing.”
Appointed for two-year terms, the Treaty Commissioners are former senator Aden Ridgeway, academic Todd Fernando and Koori Mail newspaper editor Naomi Moran.