NT children’s commissioner resigns over child protection changes that remove Indigenous placement principle

Shahleena Musk says she is ‘increasingly concerned’ by NT government changes she claims ‘suggest a reduced commitment to transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision making’

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The Northern Territory children’s commissioner has resigned over controversial changes to child protection laws, saying the the Finocchiaro government had “sidelined” her in going ahead with amendments that are strongly opposed by First Nations organisations, human rights groups and legal advocates.

Shahleena Musk was appointed to the role in December 2023.

In a https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shahleena-musk-3388a2111_statement-resignation-i-have-provided-notice-share-7480880359589584896-B6ZV/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAABbWwGYBjSqNcu2Ml7t-JBz5w9tIuJDLwaM&utm_campaign=copy_link">resignation statement posted online onThursday night, the Larrakia woman said her position was now untenable.