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"Little, if any, justice” for murdered Indigenous women: senate inquiry

A landmark senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children has called for a review of policing practices, as well as a First Nations role at the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission and changes to the way the media reports on First Nations deaths.

Published: 17 August 2024
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  • national
  • 17 August 2024
  • National Indigenous Times

The recommendations are based on hearings held across the country over the last 18 months, which heard testimony from experts, survivors, and countless people directly impacted by racism, sexism, and misogyny in seeking justice for their loved ones.

In a statement, the committee said they were "humbled and indebted to the families who relived their experiences and discussed the abuse, violence and trauma they have suffered," noting that "for many First Nations women and children who have been murdered or disappeared, there has been little, if any, justice".

Senator Paul Scarr said that in "too many" instances, perpetrators got away with abhorrent violence.

"What happened to these women and children is reprehensible. Often it was predictable and preventable. And it continues to happen," he said.

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