Comments on the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in statutory child protection services across Australia.
Developed on the basis of review of Canadian and international reports and best practices. Summarizes major issues and questions likely to inform the Commission analysis.
Comments on some of the complex and controversial aspects of traditional law regarding the level of violence directed at wives and children.
Chapter from Past Law, Present Histories edited by Diane Kirkby.
Entire book on one pdf. To access chapter, scroll to page 125.