Child abuse inquiry lacks Indigenous focus: Greens

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The Australian Greens are concerned the federal government’s royal commission into child sexual abuse in institutions lacks a focus on such activities in Aboriginal communities.

The Australian Greens are concerned the federal government’s royal commission into child sexual abuse lacks a focus on such activities in Aboriginal communities.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Friday announced NSW Supreme Court judge Peter McClellan had been appointed to head the six-member royal commission into child sexual abuse in institutions.

“Our only concern is the absence of specific reference to Aboriginal abuse,” Greens leader Christine Milne said in a statement.

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