Violence

Minister hazy on detail in fighting crime in Alice Springs

The NT Local Government conference held in Alice Springs put forward a number of issues in the Red Centre and Alice Springs surrounding the recent crime and violence experienced. Infrastructure was identified as being needed to short-cut a number of problems which were exacerbating the crime surge. Kristy McBain, Federal Minister for Regional Development for …

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Lacking support for Indigenous children experiencing domestic and family violence

A new report from Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak reveals First Nations children experiencing domestic and family violence are not receiving adequate support from child protection services, education, and health services.  The report states this lack of support has resulted in increased harm and life-long consequences for children.  Aboriginal and Torres …

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