NT child protection bill one year in the making had ‘limited’ consultation | ABC NEWS

An at times fiery public briefing today on proposed child protection laws, has heard consultation with Indigenous organisations was limited due to "time constraints".

The Department of Children and Families also clarified that safety has always been a principle in the current legislation, despite suggestions otherwise. Jack Hislop has this report for ABC News Northern Territory.

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