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A fierce debate rages in the Northern Territory over new child protection laws designed to put a child’s safety above all else — a move welcomed by foster carers but fiercely opposed by Indigenous groups and child advocates who fear it undermines cultural protections and existing safeguards. Following a heartbreaking child tragedy, the bill seeks to clarify that safety must always come first — but critics warn it could erode the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and destabilize vulnerable kids already caught in cycles of care. With legal experts backing the change and the Legislative Scrutiny Committee set to deliver its findings, the future of child protection in the NT hangs in the balance.

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