Dutton calls for Indigenous abuse inquiry

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants a royal commission into the abuse of Indigenous children. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been asked to call a royal commission into the abuse of Indigenous children.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton made the request in parliament on Thursday, when speaking on the fourth anniversary of the national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.