Parents of children in foster care say 'black eye' concerns were ignored
Parents of children in Northern Territory foster care have expressed concerns that their reports of abuse were ignored by authorities. They fear that proposed changes to child protection laws will hinder their chances of family reunification. The couple's daughter has shown visible injuries during visits, raising alarms about her safety in foster care.
- ▪The parents reported that their daughter arrived for visits with visible injuries, including bruises and bite marks.
- ▪They allege that their concerns about potential abuse were dismissed by the Department of Children and Families.
- ▪Proposed changes to child protection laws may limit reunification efforts to two years, raising safety concerns among advocates.
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Parents of children in NT foster care say concerns around black eyes, bite marks ignored by departmentBy Courtney Barrett PetersTopic:Child AbuseFri 22 May 2026 at 6:55amFri 22 May 2026 at 6:55amFri 22 May 2026 at 6:55amThe parents of two children placed in the Northern Territory's foster care system have spoken out ahead of planned changes to child protection laws. (ABC News: Pete Garnish)In short:The parents of two children in Northern Territory foster care say their concerns their daughter was being abused by her foster family went ignored by the department.The couple say recently proposed changes to NT child protection laws are making them lose hope that their family will ever be reunited.The planned changes would see short-term protection orders for children restricted to two years,…
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