A territory government has passed new child protection laws that have drawn criticism and concern from advocates for First Nations people, with some describing renewed “stolen generation” fears. Both reports focus on the reaction to the legislation shortly after it is enacted, noting that the measures are being viewed by critics as potentially increasing the removal of children from families. The West Australian and PerthNow frame the response as dismay among First Nations advocates, who argue that the law’s approach to child welfare could disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. While both outlets describe the broader public and advocacy backlash, neither provides detailed provisions of the legislation in the supplied material. The articles agree that the debate centers on how the laws may change child protection practice in the territory and how that could be perceived in light of historical policies that led to children being separated from their families. The overall coverage indicates the controversy is ongoing, with advocates calling for attention to the likely impacts on Indigenous families and child welfare outcomes.