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Legal groups condemn NT government over plan to cap compensation for mistreatment in prisons

Human rights lawyers, Aboriginal justice groups and the NT Children's Commissioner condemn proposed changes that would limit damages for new cases of mistreatment inside prisons.

ABC News · May 6, 2022

Remote residents left to represent themselves, as Legal Aid stops accepting bush court files

Vulnerable remote Northern Territory residents, including children, could be forced to represent themselves in criminal matters, with Legal Aid no longer accepting bush court files, the ABC can reveal.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Katherine's facing a housing 'crisis'. Advocates call for short-stay centre to ease issues

People from remote Indigenous communities are sleeping rough in Katherine ahead of medical appointments and surgery, advocates say.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022