The statement made by Premier Rockliff is exactly what victims/survivors of child sexual abuse in Tasmania needed to hear.
This report, which has only been released through right to information, is deeply confronting reading.
The report of the inquiry reveals a culture of cover-up within the Department of Education that persists to this day.
The full report for the inquiry into sexual abuse in the State public public school system was received by the department nearly five months ago.
Tasmanian parents need greater reassurance that their children are safe in the state’s public school system.
Limited progress has been made on the introduction of a reportable conduct scheme.
There is something deeply wrong with the child safety system here and the way it is being administered.
There is logic behind this amendment bill, and I note it is part of the national reform process.
Recently released results of a CPSU survey of child safety staff are disturbing, and must be addressed by the Human Services Minister
Behind this amendment bill is so much trauma. I think it is reasonable to say that as a state we have been failing children and young people for decades.