NT Child Protection Laws Face Criticism Over Limited Consultation and Impact on Aboriginal Placement Principle
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The NT government's proposed child protection law amendments, prioritizing safety, face criticism for limited consultation, particularly with Indigenous organisations, who claim the bill weakens the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.
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Warum es wichtig ist
The proposed amendments aim to prioritize child safety following criticisms of the handling of Kumanjayi Little Baby's case.
The NT Department of Children and Families says consultation about proposed child protection laws was limited due to "time constraints", despite the amendments being worked on for a year. [...] The NT Legislative Scrutiny Committee will now consider public submissions on the bill, before it returns to be debated in parliament.
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The NT Legislative Scrutiny Committee will receive numerous submissions criticizing the bill's impact on Indigenous placement principles.
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Offene Fragen
- Will the NT government revise the bill based on public submissions?
- What specific measures will ensure the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle is effectively upheld?
