Statement from Queensland Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall

It is gravely disappointing that the Queensland Government will not proceed with Treaty processes and the Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry.

Queensland’s Treaty and Truth-Telling are integral parts of our reconciliation process. Telling the truth about our past and accepting our shared histories is where healing begins for Queensland and how we advance better outcomes for First Nations communities.

I urge the Queensland Government to pause this decision until Premier David Crisafulli can sit down with Queensland’s Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry Chair Joshua Creamer and First Nations leaders. This should be a considered decision, made in consultation with First Nations communities in Queensland.

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