This series of reports reviews the progress of the respective state and territory governments in implementing the full intent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (Child Placement Principle). The Child Placement Principle is a framework designed to promote policy and practice that will reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system.

These reviews arise from Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021–2031. The reviews map implementation progress and gaps across Australia, highlight governments’ reform successes and hold governments accountable for their efforts – or lack thereof – in achieving better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

The reviews involve input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations, Commissioners, guardians and advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, and state and territory governments.