NT government faces Federal Court challenge over compensation caps
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has filed a Federal Court challenge against the Northern Territory government over its compensation caps for unlawful actions in prisons. NAAJA claims the 2021 laws allow the government to pay significantly lower damages, with caps as low as $3,000 for unlawful assaults. A successful challenge could dismantle these controversial.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 22:57 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 23:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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