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First Nations Elder resigns in protest against imprison of children

A Larrakia man has quit from a public service role in the Northern Territory following the government’s decision to lock up kids as young as 10. It was one of Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s election promises earlier this year. Because of this action, Dr Richard Fejo has resigned as chair of the Darwin Waterfront tourist …

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Expert criticises Qld’s tough new stance on youth crime: jail is not the answer

Figures released by the Productivity Commission in January this year show Queensland jails more children than any other state or territory in Australia.  In 2021-2022, there were on average 287 people in youth detention in Queensland each day. Almost two thirds of those kids in custody were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.  The figures …

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