Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders will help to develop new legislation that officially recognises traditional Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Jackie Trad said that “Developing legislation to recognise traditional child rearing practices will be a historic step, not only for the Torres Strait but for Queensland and Australia.”
The Palaszczuk Government see this move as “a true step towards bridging the gap between Torres Strait Islander culture and Queensland law.”