Outcomes for Indigenous women and children ‘often predictable and preventable’ yet continue to happen, senator Paul Scarr saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThere has been “little, if any, justice” for many First Nations women and children who have been murdered or disappeared, according to a landmark federal inquiry report released Thursday.In “too many” instances, perpetrators have not been held to account for their shocking crimes, senator Paul Scarr said as the final report of the landmark inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and children was tabled.Federal, state and territory governments codesign with First Nations a culturally appropriate and nationally significant way in which to recognise and remember the First Nations women and children have been murdered or disappeared.The attorney-general task the police ministers council to review existing police practices in each jurisdiction and aim to develop best police practices across Australia by no later than 31 December 2025.A parliamentary committee or other appropriate body monitors progress in meeting this recommendation, as well as the progress of measures adopted by the government to address discernible data gaps in this area.The government appoints a First Nations person with specific responsibility for advocating on behalf of and addressing violence against First Nations women and children.The government increase the geographic spread and capacity of family violence prevention legal services.The government develop a sustainable funding mechanism to provide ongoing support services for First Nations, people, including women and children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.The government empowers First Nations women to lead the design and implementation of services and supports that address violence in their communities.The Australian National Audit Office give serious consideration to assessing whether the government is effectively delivering on the commitments under the national agreement on closing the gap on violence against women and children. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-08-15 07:27:08
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‘Little if any justice’ for many murdered and missing First Nations women and children, landmark report finds
