Parliament passes landmark legislation aimed at reducing number of Indigenous children entering care
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An Australian-first bill aimed at reducing the disproportionate number of Indigenous children entering care in Victoria has passed parliament.
The bill, which will allow organisations such as the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency to investigate child protection cases and connect families with support before a court order is made, was passed in the state’s upper house on Thursday with the support of the Coalition and most of the crossbench.
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