Victoria vows to overhaul child protection as Yoorrook Justice Commission begins public hearings
by Benita Kolovos and Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#66GD6)
Daniel Andrews says too many First Nations children taken from families and plans to work with minister to devise a new system'
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Daniel Andrews has vowed to overhaul Victoria's child protection system, saying too many First Nations children are being taken away from their families by the state.
The premier made the comments at Government House on Monday, as he unveiled his new cabinet for the start of his third term. It coincided with the Yoorrook Justice Commission beginning public hearings to examine the child protection and criminal justice systems.
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