New adoption laws threaten to sever another generation of Aboriginal children from their families | Tim Ireland

Despite all the apologies and all the inquiries the NSW government is doubling down on the failed policies of the past

The NSW government has so far failed to listen to the Aboriginal community on how best to support and care for our children. But now, the frustration of our community is reaching a boiling point as regressive legislation has been rushed through parliament, which threatens to sever another generation of Aboriginal children’s connection to their heritage, family and community and alter the course of their lives forever.

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