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NT Government reforms to child protection system draw criticism from community and law makers

NT Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk resigned, with the Larrakia lawyer saying she can't support the government's approach.
NT Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk resigned, with the Larrakia lawyer saying she can't support the government's approach. Source: AAP / /AAPIMAGE

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Northern Territory parliament this week outraged at reforms to the child safety system they say could usher in a new Stolen Generation.


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By Tee Mitchell

Presented by Ngaire Pakai

Source: SBS


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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Northern Territory parliament this week outraged at reforms to the child safety system they say could usher in a new Stolen Generation.


Reforms to the Northern Territory child protection system have sparked alarm with experts saying the new laws weaken the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle, which is intended to keep kids connected to family, country and culture.

The NT Government argues the reforms are necessary to put safety first


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