Shahleena Musk resigns as NT children’s commissioner over child protection law changes
Shahleena Musk resigned as the Northern Territory children’s commissioner on Thursday over government changes to child protection laws that remove the Indigenous placement principle. Musk criticized these amendments for lacking transparency and accountability, claiming they could erode protections around kinship placement. Her departure underscores growing concerns about the NT government’s commitment to child welfare and engagement with Indigenous communities.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 03:05 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 03:20 UTC
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