Travis Lovett is a proud Kerrupmara Gunditjmara, Boandik man and Traditional Owner who served as Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Australia’s first formal truth-telling inquiry. A lifelong advocate for justice and cultural preservation, Lovett has held senior leadership roles in the Victorian Public Service, including Executive Director and Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet. His leadership has been pivotal in advancing Treaty and truth-telling, reforming Koori Courts and protecting cultural heritage across Victoria.

Lovett’s commitment to truth was powerfully embodied in his 513 kilometer “Walk for Truth,” a symbolic and deeply personal journey from Gunditjmara Country to Melbourne, marking the Commission’s closing chapter. His work helped amplify First Peoples’ voices, illuminate the enduring impacts of colonisation and deliver a landmark report with over 100 recommendations for systemic reform leading to a historic apology from the Victorian Government.