Western Australian Senate candidate Megan Krakouer has called on the Western Australian government to implement a state-based truth-telling commission.

Referring to Victoria's "important work" in implementing the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Ms Krakouer, who is also director of the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project said for too long, the truth of Aboriginal people's history in Western Australia "has been silenced, rewritten or ignored".

She said Western Australia is falling behind by not holding a truth-telling commission similar to Yoorrook.

"The Yoorrook Justice Commission in Victoria represents a critical step toward truth telling justice, and healing for First Nations peoples," Ms Krakouer said.

"As Australia's first formal truth-telling body, Yoorrook is setting a precedent that must be expanded nationwide to confront the realities of colonisation, systemic injustices, and intergenerational trauma."

Formally established in 2021 as an agreement between the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and the Victorian Government, the Yoorrook Justice Commission is the first formal truth-telling process into historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria.

Operating independently of both the Assembly and government, the Commission will deliver its final report later this year.

Ms Krakouer said the groundbreaking truth-telling work being done in Victoria should not be contained within its state borders, and that it was time for Western Australia to be just as brave as Victoria in confronting history.

"The Yoorrook Commission has provided a space for Aboriginal voices to be heard, experiences to be acknowledged, and injustices to be documented," she said.

"This process is not just about recognising past harms—it is about ensuring real pathways to healing and justice, leading to structural and systemic change."

Ms Krakouer said it was "crucial" commission processes were rolled out nationwide as soon as possible.

"Every state and territory must commit to establishing their own truth-telling commissions to address the historical and ongoing injustices impacting First Nations peoples," she said.

"A national approach to truth-telling is essential for accountability, healing, and forging a stronger, more just future for all.

"Validation of our truths is a powerful tool in healing — both individually and collectively."

The proud Menang woman from the Noongar Nation and Aboriginal rights activist called on governments "at all levels" to support and implement truth-telling commissions both in Western Australia and throughout Australia.

"By rolling out truth-telling commissions across the country, we create an opportunity for all Australians to reckon with the past, take responsibility for the present, and build a future grounded in justice, equity, and respect for First Nations sovereignty," she said.

"Without truth, there can be no justice. Without justice, there can be no healing. The time for nationwide truth-telling is now."

Ms Krakouer's comments come following National Closing the Gap Day, which falls on the third Thursday of march each year.

Recently released Productivity Commission data suggests only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track.

Ms Krakouer said the data painted a bleak picture of the disadvantage gap faced by First Nations peoples in Australia.

"The latest Productivity Commission report once again lays bare the stark disparities faced by First Nations peoples, highlighting the government's failure to address the widening gap," she said.

"As someone who has witnessed these failures first hand — through rising suicidality, skyrocketing incarceration rates, and the continued removal of children from families — it is clear that the government is out of touch and incapable of delivering real change.

"Their lack of understanding and action is not only shameful, but it continues to perpetuate a cycle of harm that could have been prevented."

Western Australian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Don Punch told National Indigenous Times Truth-telling is an element of the Western Australian Government's Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy 2021-2029.

"The State Government engages with First Nations Western Australians on a number of state-based truth-telling projects to ensure Aboriginal perspectives are incorporated into the shared history of our State," Minister Punch said.

"The State funded Wadjemup Project, led by Aboriginal people in partnership with the WA Government supports a culturally-led approach to healing and is working to deliver strategies for truth-telling, ceremony and commemoration.

"The Government is also working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to establish the flagship Aboriginal Cultural Centre with the aim of becoming a symbol of truth-telling, justice and healing in a culturally safe environment."