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What we know about the NT government's plan to change child protection laws
Key takeaways
- The NT government has proposed changes to child safety laws.
- The Northern Territory government has introduced new child protection legislation into parliament, which it says will prioritise safety "above all other considerations".
- But legal services and Aboriginal peak bodies have voiced concerns the changes would dilute Indigenous concepts of kinship, and limit the NT courts' abilities to act in the best interest of children.
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The NT government has proposed changes to child safety laws. (ABC News: Stephanie Zillman)
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The Northern Territory government has introduced new child protection legislation into parliament, which it says will prioritise safety "above all other considerations".
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