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March 25, 2022

New bill in NSW could prove crucial to helping reduce numbers of First Nations children in out‑of‑home care

Terri Libesman, University of Technology Sydney; Eloise Chandler, University of Technology Sydney, and Wendy Hermeston, Swinburne University of Technology

A new bill in NSW seeks to reduce First Nations children in out-of-home care. Before the bill can become law, it must pass the lower house.

The most commonly criticised feature of the bill is the arbitrary maximum period of two years within which a decision about permanent placement has to be made. Shutterstock

November 13, 2018

Why controversial child protection reforms in NSW could lead to another Stolen Generation

Alison Whittaker, University of Technology Sydney and Terri Libesman, University of Technology Sydney

One of the state’s most significant powers is the ability to remove children from their families. Potential reforms in NSW could expand this already racialised power in frightening ways.

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, speaking on Q&A, February 15, 2016. Q&A

February 22, 2016

FactCheck Q&A: are Indigenous children ten times more likely to be living in out‑of‑home care?

Judy Cashmore, University of Sydney and Terri Libesman, University of Technology Sydney

Sarah Hanson-Young told Q&A that Indigenous children are currently ten times more likely to be living out of home. Is that right?

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