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Bipartisan Support for Aboriginal Justice Agreement
An agreement years in the making which promises to improve the Northern Territory's justice system and reduce Aboriginal incarceration now has bi-partisan support. NTCOSS CE Deborah Di Natale spoke to ABC TV News about this transformative plan....
Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Agreement receives bipartisan support, seven months after launch
A historic agreement to reduce high rates of Indigenous incarceration and improve the NT's justice system has received bipartisan support, seven months after its initial launch. ABC Reporter Felicity James spoke to NTCOSS CEO Deborah Di Natale about this...
NTCOSS Submission to the Care and Protection of Children Amendment Bill – Discussion Paper
Submitted 29 March 2022 The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Care and Protection of Children Amendment Bill 2022 Discussion Paper. NTCOSS acknowledges improved efforts by the NT Government to...
“NT industries, consumers bracing for price hikes as the cost of petrol continues to rise”: NTCOSS speaks to ABC Online News
Community advocates warn the Northern Territory could be one of the places in the country hardest hit by rising petrol prices. NT Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) policy manager Sarah Holder said with some of the highest levels of poverty in Australia,...
New DFSV Funding a Win for NTCOSS Members – But Long-Term Solutions Needed
No one should have to experience or live with Domestic, Family or Sexual Violence. Territorians face the highest rates of DFSV in the country and NT Government data shows our domestic homicides rates are six times the national average. It’s critical that survivors can...
THE USE OF SPIT HOODS AND RESTRAINT CHAIRS ON NT CHILDREN, A NATIONAL SHAME
Saturday 26 February 2022 Peak national justice, child welfare and advocacy groups have joined calls for the Northern Territory Government to stop using spit hoods and restraints on children. ACOSS, Change the Record, NATSILS, Save the Children and the Human Rights...
NTCOSS Submission to the Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032
NTCOSS Submission to the Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 February 2022 Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) is the peak body for the Northern Territory...
SHAMEFUL BACKFLIP ON SPIT HOODS AND RESTRAINTS
Wednesday 23 February 2022 Aboriginal leaders and community sector advocates are calling on the Northern Territory Government to stop playing games on the detention and protection of children. Revelations in the NT News that spit hoods and restraints are still being...
NTCOSS Pre Budget Submission 2022 – 2023
December 2021 Foreword Once again, this next budget comes at a challenging time during a period of rapid change in the Northern Territory (NT). Over the past year we have seen continued, exceptional levels of cooperation and coordination between our community,...
Community Justice Centre submission
Melinda TewA/DirectorCommunity Justice CentreDepartment of the Attorney-General & JusticeBy email: Melinda.Tew@nt.gov.au 10th December 2021 Dear Melinda, RE Community Justice Centre 2021 Review NTCOSS welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the...