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Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Advocates and forced adoption survivors are disappointed about the WA government's response. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

A redress scheme over forced adoption is being considered in Western Australia. but advocates are heartbroken over the lack of immediate action.

Mothers had their newborn babies ripped from them at birth under the historical practice, causing ongoing trauma for thousands of the women and their children, now adults, a parliamentary committee previously found.

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