NT government announces child protection review, outrage from community | ABC NEWS

00:00 The CLP's new child protection laws have been introduced to Northern Territory parliament today, the minister saying the proposed changes will prioritise safety and protect children from harm.

The government also announced a separate review into the NT's child protection system, to be led by a former New South Wales police commissioner. Jake Hislop has this report for ABC News Northern Territory.

02:05 The proposed changes have sparked outrage from Aboriginal groups, who say they will do nothing to support families who need help before crisis occurs.

And they've slammed the government's pick of a former police boss to lead its review, instead of Aboriginal experts who've put themselves forward. Jacqueline Breen has this report for ABC News Northern Territory.

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