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.
Chronic, systemic underfunding of child protection in Tasmania has laid the ground for businesses to profit from the abuse and neglect of children.