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Child protection report’s treatment of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother criticised
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Dechlan Brennan 22 Oct 2026
'Politicising' child protection reforms risk repeating past failures
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Dechlan Brennan 21 Oct 2026
Extensive failings in the department's dealings with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family before her death
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Dechlan Brennan 20 Oct 2026
'I miss her': Kumanjayi Little Baby laid to rest
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Duncan Murray (AAP) 15 Aug 2026
NT
Community to come together for little girl's funeral
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Lloyd Jones (AAP) 15 Aug 2026
Family of Kumanjayi Little Baby set date for her funeral

The family of Kumanjayi Little Baby have announced the details for her funeral. The five-year-old girl disappeared from the Old Timers Town Camp outside Mparntwe/Alice Springs on April 25.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 6, 2026
'Substantial' evidence in Kumanjayi Little Baby murder case

The volume of evidence in the case against a man accused of murdering a five‑year‑old girl near Alice Springs is "very substantial", a court has been told.

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Abe Maddison (AAP) Jul 30, 2026
Review calls for overhaul of NT child protection following Kumanjayi Little Baby's death

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Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 21, 2026
A masterclass in legislative abuse: Testing the NT’s Every Child Matters Bill against international human rights law criteria for Weaponised Legislation

On Wednesday, July 8, the Northern Territory Legislative Scrutiny Committee will table its final report on the Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Bill 2026 (NT...

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Maithili Mishra Jul 6, 2026
Price and Taylor renew calls for Indigenous spending audit after meeting with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family

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Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 17, 2026
Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

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PM meets family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, calls for more 'inclusive approach' from NT government

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Northern Territory government must be more "inclusive" to achieve better outcomes for Indigenous people, as he met with the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 20, 2026
NT Government making 'serious mistake' with child protection changes, Indigenous Social Justice Commissioner warns

Condemnation of the Northern Territory government's decision to significantly alter a principle designed to ensure Aboriginal children removed from their families remain connected to culture has conti...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 19, 2026
Former cop who said policing is incompatible with Closing the Gap appointed to investigate child protection in the NT

An investigation into the Northern Territory's child protection system in the lead-up to the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby will be led by a former police commissioner who previously argued making off...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 14, 2026
NT Government pushes ahead with Indigenous child placement law changes despite expert warnings

The Northern Territory government has disregarded expert advice and will significantly alter a principle designed to ensure Aboriginal children removed from their families remain connected to culture.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 13, 2026
Price plea to end 'racism of low expectations'

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Australia can no longer "hide behind race" as she issued an emotional plea for change after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Senate motion of condolence for Kumanjayi Little Baby sees outpouring of grief, calls for action

This report includes the name and image of a person who has died. A motion of condolence for the loss of Kumanjayi Little Baby has seen an outpouring of grief and also calls for action in the Senate.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 12, 2026
NT Government accused of failing to consult Indigenous groups, children's commissioner over child protection review

A number of Indigenous advocates and legal services are calling on the Northern Territory government to widen the scope of a review into the child protection system, announced in the wake of the death...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 10, 2026
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