Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb will co-lead an independent investigation into the conduct of the Northern Territory government in relation to the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Background of the Case
The five-year-old was allegedly kidnapped from an Alice Springs town camp and murdered last month. Just days after her body was discovered, it emerged that the NT's Department of Children and Families had received six child protection reports about the little girl in the weeks prior to her death.
The reports alleged that Kumanjayi Little Baby was living in a dangerous environment, had been neglected, and was exposed to domestic violence.
Investigation Details
Ms Webb, who left the NSW Police force last year, will examine the management of Kumanjayi Little Baby's case, including all relevant interactions with, and preceding events reported to, the Department. She will be joined by long-time NT public servant Greg Shanahan.
More to come.
