Monday 16 September 2024
Boulevard Room, Level 3, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre,
South Bank, Meanjin (Brisbane), Queensland, 4101.
Entrance via Grey Street (across from ABC South Bank).
9.30am arrival for 9.45am Smoking Ceremony
Formal proceedings are from 10am to 12 noon
RSVP by Friday 6 September 2024
RSVP
The Ceremonial Hearing is open to all members of the public. However, RSVPs are strongly encouraged for in-person attendance to ensure there is sufficient seating.
If you would like to attend the Ceremonial Hearing proceedings, or would like to watch it live online, please register your attendance before Friday 6 September 2024.
If you register to watch the live stream, a link will be sent to you before the event.
If you would like to attend the Ceremonial Hearing proceedings, or would like to watch it live online, please register your attendance before Friday 6 September 2024.
If you register to watch the live stream, a link will be sent to you before the event.
About a Ceremonial Hearing
A Ceremonial Hearing is the symbolic opening of the Inquiry and will include:
Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances
Opening Prayer
Opening remarks from Inquiry Chair Mr Joshua Creamer
Addresses from Counsel assisting the Inquiry.
There will be a dedicated Elders Lounge, to allow a space for Elders to seek another space to watch the Ceremonial Hearing if needed.
Truth-telling Hearing
The Ceremonial Hearing will be followed by a 3-day Truth-telling Hearing on 18-20 September 2024, also at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Meanjin (Brisbane). This hearing will be open to the public and broadcast via live stream online.
You can learn more here.
You can learn more here.
About the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry
The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry will complete the picture of Queensland’s true history, as we build towards an inclusive future together. Truth will allow Queenslanders to heal and move forward with respect.
The Inquiry provides a platform to listen to and record stories, uncover the many aspects of our past, and educate and build understanding about First Nations history and culture in Queensland.
For any queries, please contact generalenquiries_TtHI@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au
The Inquiry provides a platform to listen to and record stories, uncover the many aspects of our past, and educate and build understanding about First Nations history and culture in Queensland.
For any queries, please contact generalenquiries_TtHI@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au