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MEDIA RELEASE – NT capping laws challenged in Federal Court

Jul 9, 2026 | Media Releases

A young Aboriginal Territorian will today file proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia challenging Northern Territory (NT) laws that significantly limit compensation for people unlawfully harmed by the NT Government. The proceedings, filed by the North...

JOINT RELEASE – Tear gas victims win 12-year battle for fairness

Jun 17, 2026 | Media Releases

Tear gas victims win 12-year battle for fairness Four men, illegally tear gassed more than a decade ago as children, have finally won justice with the highest court in Australia confirming today that the NT Government must be held accountable for their actions. The...

MEDIA RELEASE – Youth at risk with new holding and interview powers

May 22, 2026 | Media Releases

Youth at risk with new holding and interview powers The Northern Territory Government’s changes to youth justice laws will mean more young people are involved in the justice system and give police more power to interview young people without appropriate support. North...

JOINT RELEASE – Serious concerns raised about proposed NT child removal reforms

May 15, 2026 | Media Releases

Joint Media Release endorsed by: NAAJA, NAAFLS, CAAFLU, CAWLS, TEWLS, KWLS, DCLS and LANT. Serious concerns raised about proposed NT child removal reforms Proposed laws that increase government intervention into family life do not address underlying issues placing...

JOINT STATEMENT – Recent publication of Child Protection material breaches Northern Territory law

May 8, 2026 | Media Releases

JOINT STATEMENT endorsed by:  NAAJA, CAAFLU, CAWLS, TEWLS, KWLS, DCLS and LANT. Recent public reporting concerning child protection matters in the Northern Territory has raised serious concerns about the publication and circulation of allegations involving children...
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  • MEDIA RELEASE – NT capping laws challenged in Federal Court
  • JOINT RELEASE – Tear gas victims win 12-year battle for fairness
  • MEDIA RELEASE – Youth at risk with new holding and interview powers
  • JOINT RELEASE – Serious concerns raised about proposed NT child removal reforms
  • JOINT STATEMENT – Recent publication of Child Protection material breaches Northern Territory law

NAAJA is contracted by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department to provide criminal and civil law services to Aboriginal people and their families in the Northern Territory.​

NAAJA pays our respects to the traditional owners of the lands on which we live and work.

NAAJA is contracted by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department to provide criminal and civil law services to Aboriginal people and their families in the Northern Territory.​

NAAJA pays our respects to the traditional owners of the lands on which we live and work.

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