Legal experts warn NT Domestic violence prevention minister’s comments undermine rule of law

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-08-01

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The Bar Association adding the minister's rhetoric "ultimately does nothing to protect Territorians from domestic and family violence." Minister Cahill maintains she has met with 62 stakeholders in the domestic violence sector in recent months and is working to improve programs with existing funding.

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