SNAICC – National Voice for our Children (SNAICC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Children and Young People (Safety) Bill 2016 (SA) (the Bill). We note with deep concern that the Bill does very little to incorporate evidence-based strategies to address the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in South Australia’s child protection system or to ensure the rights of our children in the system to cultural connection and identity are respected. It also fails to reflect consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, or the broader community services sector on necessary reforms.
