Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets family of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old Aboriginal girl whose body was found near Alice Springs. During the meeting, he expressed the nation's support for the grieving family and acknowledged the tragic circumstances of her death. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence against Indigenous Australians.
- ▪Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing from Old Timers camp in Alice Springs in late April.
- ▪Her body was discovered approximately 5 kilometers from the crime scene.
- ▪Prime Minister Albanese met with her family to convey national support during this difficult time.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets family of Kumanjayi Little BabyBy political reporter Samantha DickTopic:Indigenous AustraliansWed 20 May 2026 at 3:12pmWed 20 May 2026 at 3:12pmWed 20 May 2026 at 3:12pmKumanjayi Little Baby went missing from Old Timers camp in Alice Springs. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)abc.net.au/news/albanese-meets-family-kumanjayi-little-baby/106702340Link copiedShareShare articleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the image of an Indigenous person who has died, used with the permission of her family.
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