Attorney-General, minister 'deeply concerned' by 'horrific' findings of ABC's child protection investigation
ABCFederal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth say they are "extremely concerned" by the findings of a nationwide ABC investigation that revealed children were being raped and neglected in government care. Key points: More than 700 people came forward as part of a nationwide ABC investigation into child protection, many making shocking allegations of abuse and neglect Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says he's "deeply concerned by the horrific cases uncovered around the country" He and the Social Services Minister have contacted the National Children's Commissioner Mr Dreyfus and Ms Rishworth said they had contacted the National Children's Commissioner to see what action could be taken to protect children in care. National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds has also reacted to the investigation, saying the system was "really struggling" with its purpose to protect children and "desperately needs reform". National Children's Commissioner Ann Hollonds said the child protection system needed "urgent" attention.
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