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Marty Silk

Qld foster children get new legal rights

The Queensland parliament has passed laws that will impact the lives of many Indigenous children. (AAP)

Vulnerable Queensland children will have to be educated about their rights and where they can seek help, and foster carers will be vetted more stringently under new state laws.

Minster for Children and Youth Leanne Linard said the changes reinforce children's rights, give young people a say in decisions that impact them and better regulate care.

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