Recent History
On the 29 May 2000, a Deed of Apology was signed for the treatment of Aboriginal peoples, which tied in with National Sorry Day actions, by the Chief Magistrate and Principal Registrar on behalf of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. The Deed was received at the Wangaratta courthouse, by Wally Cooper. Walking Together website
In 2000 the Chief Magistrate of the Court Mr Michael Adams was forced to stand down on the 31st October 2000, after claims that he harassed female members of his court. This was reported on The 7:30 report and was also reported in the Melbourne newspapers, causing the extraordinary vote.
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