Prof. Nahum Mushin AM - Review of Qld's Adoption Legislation

Prof. Nahum Mushin AM - Review of Qld's Adoption Legislation

In this episode, Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow is joined by Professor Nahum Mushin AM—former Family Court Judge and Chair of the Forced Adoption Apology Reference Group—for a timely conversation as Queensland reviews its Adoption Act 2009 and ties it to the Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System.

With Premier David Crisafulli calling to “bring back adoption” in response to youth crime, Jo and Nahum explore whether this move risks repeating painful mistakes of the past.

Topics include:

  • Adoption as a trauma-laden, lifelong experience

  • Alternatives to adoption that preserve a child’s identity

  • The risks of oversimplified permanency thinking

  • Plenary vs. simple adoption models

  • Why lived experience must shape policy


If you're affected by adoption, Jigsaw Queensland offers monthly peer support groups and a welcoming community. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com to learn more.

This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. For more information go to http://www.jigsawqueensland.com/episode-notes

Your host is Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow - President of Jigsaw Queensland (www.jigsawqueensland.com)

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