Mission & Justice

John Van Tiggelen; 14/3/08

Elders from a far north Queensland community are calling for the removal of children in the face of a comprehensive breakdown of social standards. Several members of Aurukun’s community justice group, led by Martha Koowarta, widow of a local land rights hero, are urging outsiders to take children from age nine for their safety and education. Justice, education and child safety standards in Aurukun, Cape York, have collapsed. Last financial year, 763 defendants — including repeat offenders — from the township of 1000, faced court.

See: http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/remove-children-plea-at-aurukun/2008/03/13/1205126111240.html

Tags: Aboriginal, Australia, Education, Human Rights, Legal

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