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The Northern Territory just passed sweeping child protection reforms — the biggest in two decades — designed to intervene earlier and keep kids rooted in their culture when safe. But Aboriginal leaders and rights groups warn it risks undermining the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle, which prioritizes kinship and heritage. The government defends the changes as modernizing and child-centered, introducing a “universal principle” to guide decisions. The move follows the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose case triggered a damning review and massive public outcry, including protests outside Parliament House. Families, legal advocates, and domestic violence groups are rallying against the reforms, demanding better, more culturally grounded solutions.

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