Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Pssst...Child abuse statistics!!' 12 February 2012

The cartoon shows in a series of cameos a Maori man trying to raise the interest of a second Maori man in child abuse statistics. The second man is interested only in protesting against government asset sales. Maori health researcher, Dr Fiona Cram, in a report published by the Families Commission, says family poverty is "the major contributing risk factor for children" - and Maori children are twice as likely as European children to live in poverty. (NZ Herald Jan 26 2012) The Families Commission report says agencies' inadequate systems are putting vulnerable children at risk. The report discusses the possible introduction of mandatory reporting in place in Australia which creates a legal responsibility for professionals to report any cases of actual or suspected abuse. (Stuff 26/01/12)

The 2012 Waitangi Day celebrations were disrupted by protests against the intention of the government to sell public assets including land.

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