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flag Australia introduces bill to create independent advocate for Indigenous children amid rising detention rates.

flag A new bill introduced in Australia’s federal parliament on February 5, 2026, aims to establish an independent advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, elevating the current commission from an executive agency to a standalone body with greater autonomy. flag The move, led by Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek, responds to rising incarceration rates and systemic disparities, with Indigenous children 27 times more likely to be in youth detention. flag National commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter welcomed the legislation as a key step toward stronger protections and accountability in child welfare and justice systems.

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