'Not a perfect solution': NT Government defends site of new youth detention centre

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Territory Families Minister Dale Wakefield laments a lack of options as the Northern Territory again goes against a royal commission recommendation in naming the Don Dale replacement site.

The Northern Territory Government has conceded a site next to Darwin's adult prison is not the best option for its new youth detention centre, but Minister Dale Wakefield says the Government"will not apologise" for listening to community uproar.

Aboriginal groups were not consulted about the location of the facility and were told of the Government's decision on Monday.

 

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