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NT Children’s Commissioner quits following contentious child protection reforms approved by committee
NT Children’s Commissioner Shahleena Musk has sensationally resigned following the CLP Government’s move to advance its controversial child placement reforms amid warnings from legal, health and human rights groups, with the National Commissioner on Friday criticising the CLP for a “lack of accountability”.
Letter to the editor: Stuart Park bus stop fails older residents
The relocation of a Stuart Park bus stop has left older people and those with mobility issues without shelter, seating or adequate accessibility, writes Craig Hubbard.
Compensation caps for people harmed by govt while in jail challenged in Federal Court
An Aboriginal Territorian who alleges he was abused while incarcerated in Alice Springs will challenge NT laws in the Federal Court that limit compensation for people harmed by the government while incarcerated, the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has said, adding the case is about accountability and ensuring the government is “behaving lawfully and appropriately”.
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