‘Measure of failure’: $20m inquiry slams Queensland child safety crisis
A recent inquiry into Queensland's child safety system has revealed significant failures, prompting calls for major reforms. The report, spanning nearly 1400 pages, highlights the need for changes in adoption practices and out-of-home care. It emphasizes the alarming number of children in care and the ongoing issues within the system despite previous inquiries.
- ▪The inquiry's report describes the high number of children in care as a 'measure of failure'.
- ▪It includes 52 recommendations aimed at reforming the $1 billion-a-year residential care system.
- ▪The report highlights that two-thirds of reported sexual abuse incidents occurred within the out-of-home care system.
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