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Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

Peter Dutton told parliament Australians want action on Indigenous issues. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Peter Dutton has been accused of politicising the safety of women and children in Indigenous communities by calling for a royal commission into sexual abuse.

The opposition leader used a motion - defeated in the House of Representatives on Thursday - to urge the government to back the commission which was suggested by the coalition following the defeat of the Indigenous voice referendum on Saturday.

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