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Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps
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Lucinda Garbutt-Young 27 May 2026
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 m...
Dechlan Brennan 20 May 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 al...
Dechlan Brennan 19 May 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 le...
Dechlan Brennan 14 May 2026
NT Government pushes ahead with Indigenous child placement law changes despite expert warnings
The Northern Territory government has disregarded expert advice and will signifi...
Dechlan Brennan 13 May 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
Racism 'out of control' as grieving communities suffer

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Abe Maddison May 9, 2026
Hundreds gather in pink in Rubibi / Broome Vigil for Kumanjayi Little Baby

The colour pink dappled Rubibi / Broome's Male oval as the sun set on Thursday afternoon, while hundreds gathered in pink clothing for a vigil honouring the life of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark May 7, 2026
Naarm gathers to mourn Kumanjayi Little Baby

Mourners have gathered nationwide to remember Kumanjayi Little Baby. The body of the five-year-old girl, referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby at her family's request in line with cultural traditions...

North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency urges 'meaningful action' on 'systemic failures' putting NT children at risk

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has urged the Commonwealth and Northern Territory governments to take "meaningful action on the systemic failures that continue to put Aboriginal childre...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 7, 2026
'A sea of pink': Vigils to honour Aboriginal girl

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Lloyd Jones May 7, 2026
Exclusive: 'We need to fix the system' - NT Shadow Minister for Child Protection urges reforms

The Northern Territory Opposition spokesperson on child protection, Chansey Paech, says the NT needs to "fix the system, not blame people" in order to keep children and families safe.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 6, 2026
Indigenous children's peak advocacy body disturbed by leaking of information regarding the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby

SNAICC - National Voice for our Children has called for an immediate investigation into the leaking of confidential information relating to child protection notifications involving Kumanjayi Little Ba...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 6, 2026
Vigils for Kumanjayi Little Baby to be held across the nation

Vigils for Kumanjayi Little Baby will be held in cities and towns across Australia on Thursday coinciding with a candlelight vigil held in Mparntwe / Alice Springs.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 6, 2026
Three NT child protection department staff members stood down as minister launches investigation of circumstances regarding Kumanjayi Little Baby

Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned this report includes the name of an Indigenous person who has died. Three Northern Territory's child protection department staff members...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 6, 2026
Indigenous child's death exploited by foreign Facebook pages

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Matthew Elmas May 6, 2026
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