First Nations commissioner role weakened in new child agency bill
New Queensland Protection Commission will change how the First Nations deputy commissioner is chosen. The minister can now fire the commissioner for any reason.
Why it mattersChild safety agencies need to be independent from government so they can hold the state accountable for protecting children from harm.
AustraliaQueensland parents and child welfare advocates worry that political control undermines independent oversight of child safety in the state.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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