Northern Territory: New Laws Would Entrench Coercive Measures For Another Ten Years

Northern Territory: New Laws Would Entrench Coercive Measures For Another Ten Years   The Stronger Futures legislation passed the House of Representatives yesterday, weeks before the completion of a Senate inquiry into the bills which would entrench coercive measures for a further 10 years.   “The lack of parliamentary scrutiny of these bills, which would have far-reaching and long-term effects on affected communities, is extremely concerning,” says Jacqueline Phillips, ANTaR National...

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