Prime Minister considers Family Court inclusion in Tom Phillips inquiry

Monday 15 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 7:03pm

In this story Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is open to including the Family Court in a potential government inquiry regarding the Tom Phillips case. This follows the death of Phillips during a police shootout on 8 September. A psychotherapist has also suggested the lifestyle Phillips maintained with his children may have shown cult-like characteristics.

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1. RNZMon 15 Sep 2025, 6:19pm

   What will it take for the Tom Phillips children to reintegrate into society? (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostMon 15 Sep 2025, 6:57pm

   Tom Phillips: PM says Family Court may be included in inquiry (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 15 Sep 2025, 7:03pm

   What will it take for Tom Phillips’ children to reintegrate into society? (opens in new tab)