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Child Protection System Criticized in Victoria
Victoria’s child protection system has been criticized for failing to protect vulnerable children. The commissioner raised concerns about ineffective referrals and closed reports leading to 35 cases of child deaths.
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The Guardian
The state’s commissioner for children and young people raised the alarm about cycles of ineffective referrals to voluntary services and closed reports in 35 cases of children who died after interactions with the system<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/ju
2026-06-04 06:39 UTC