This Model Act is written in a clear, formal legislative style, titled the Aboriginal Families and Justice Empowerment Act 2025 (Commonwealth). It is designed to be federal enabling legislation, allowing for state/territory harmonisation, with direct provisions to reduce incarceration and child removals by legally transferring authority, embedding community-led structures, and redirecting funding.
Commonwealth of Australia Aboriginal Families and Justice Empowerment Act 2025 An Act to recognise and uphold the self-determination of Aboriginal Peoples in matters relating to child protection and criminal justice; to transfer statutory decision-making powers to Aboriginal-controlled authorities; and for related purposes.
After more than 200 years Aboriginal men and women continue to be gaoled and their children removed - something needs to change. The Australian people said no to the #VoiceReferendum, it is time to look into the mirror and say YES to this most basic form of self-determination.
