Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met with the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor, accompanied by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, also laid flowers at a memorial and discussed concerns about Indigenous funding and town camp conditions.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price laid flowers at a memorial and discussed the need for better town camp conditions and justice. Taylor also questioned the effectiveness of federal funding for Central Australia.
The NT government is reviewing its child protection system following the alleged murder of a 5-year-old girl. Former minister Bess Nungarrayi Price highlights concerns about child safety in Alice Springs, while Aboriginal organizations criticize proposed law changes as a 'kneejerk' reaction.
Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old Gurindji-Warlpiri girl, was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs after her family moved from a remote community for her special needs, highlighting the NT's insecure housing and gaps in remote services.
The death of a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has highlighted the critical housing shortage in the Northern Territory. Her mother had to move to town for specialist services, a common issue for families in the region.
Walter Shaw, CEO of Tangentyere Council, defends his organization's efforts in managing Alice Springs town camps amidst scrutiny following the alleged abduction and murder of a child. Shaw highlights bureaucratic hurdles and calls for government responsibility in housing upgrades, while residents and a senator criticize the conditions and funding.
Alice Springs town camp authority CEO Walter Shaw discusses issues like poor housing and safety, exacerbated by the alleged murder of a child. He highlights bureaucratic hurdles with the NT government, while the NT Housing Minister acknowledges delays and commits to reforms. Shaw expresses a desire for Tangentyere Council to manage town camps, promising reduced bureaucracy.
The Northern Territory government's review of its child protection system, following Kumanjayi Little Baby's death, faces criticism from First Nations and justice groups for repeating past mistakes.
A women's ranger camp in Central Australia aims to encourage more Aboriginal women into land and cultural conservation roles, offering skills in digital storytelling, data collection, and traditional practices.
Peak Aboriginal bodies have accused the Northern Territory government of using Kumanjayi Little Baby's alleged murder as political cover to push ahead with sweeping changes to child protection laws.
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has wept through an impassioned tribute to her niece, Kumanjayi Little Baby, in federal parliament, amid a push to broaden the focus of an inquiry announced in the wake of her alleged murder.
The father of Kumanjayi Little Baby will remain in prison for aggravated assault, despite calls from his lawyers for his release to attend cultural grieving for his daughter.
The father of Kumanjayi Little Baby will remain in prison for aggravated assault, despite calls from his lawyers for his release to attend cultural grieving for his daughter.
The NT government is set to trigger a wide-reaching review of its child protection system, in the wake of the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
The NT government is set to trigger a wide-reaching review of its child protection system, in the wake of the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
At a vigil held in Alice Springs last night for Kumanjayi Little Baby, a statement was read on behalf of her mother who called for the community to remember her five-year-old child as a "pretty girl in pink" who was "truly loved" by her family.
At a vigil held in Alice Springs last night for Kumanjayi Little Baby, a statement was read on behalf of her mother who called for the community to remember her five-year-old child as a "pretty girl in pink" who was "truly loved" by her family.
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
Vigils are being held across the country in memory of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs.
Vigils are being held across the country in memory of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs.
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
As memorials for Kumanjayi Little Baby are held across the country, leaders call for a review of the child protection system to ensure the safety of young people is prioritised.
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
