Millions spent on hardline school policies, but NT students not turning up

Despite significant investments in strict truancy policies, only around half of Aboriginal students in the Northern Territory are attending school regularly. This ongoing attendance issue highlights systemic challenges in engaging Indigenous students, despite substantial financial efforts. The continued implementation of these hardline policies raises questions about their effectiveness and the broader socio-economic factors that contribute to absenteeism, suggesting a need for more comprehensive strategies to address the root causes.