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East Kimberley leaders call for federal investigation into impact of Cashless Debit Card's removal

The cashless debit card was put in place by the former federal Coalition government. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

As federal politicians fight over the end of a controversial income management scheme, outback leaders have called for a rigorous investigation into how its withdrawal has affected vulnerable Indigenous people.

The cashless debit card (CDC) was trialled for six years in the East Kimberley, among other places across Australia, with the main aim of improving the lives of disadvantaged First Nations families.

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