The Greens' Safe Pathways right to information request was lodged on 22 November last year. It is now two and a half months overdue.
The Liberals have instituted a culture of secrecy and contempt for Right to Information which is infecting the entire government.
After the Safe Pathways scandal and evidence the State neglected children in its care, this is a completely unacceptable response from the Premier.
The report into Tasmania’s child protection and out of home care system by the Commissioner for Children and Young People demands urgent attention.
The RoGS chapter on child protection services released today illustrates enduring and serious issues that need to be sensitively examined and addressed.
Five months after concerns were first raised with the government about the treatment of vulnerable children in the care of Safe Pathways, many questions remain.
The Liberals sure do have a hide, crowing about their response to vulnerable people over their 1000 days in office.
In the past year, the average number of children waiting each day for a response from Child Protection has increased from 15.5 to 65.5.
The Minister for Human Services must accept responsibility for the Safe Pathways scandal and cancel the government contract with the for-profit provider.
This week, the manifest failings of Tasmania's child protection and out-of-home-care system were revealed to a national audience and to Tasmanians.