Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry

In reply to Ms HILDYARD (Reynell) (25 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. R. SANDERSON (Adelaide—Minister for Child Protection): I have been advised:

All three recommendations (20, 23 and 24) of the Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry Report were fully implemented by the former Department for Families and Communities, in consultation with South Australia Police and the Guardian for Children and Young People, by 2010, as confirmed in the second annual report by the Minister for Families and Communities released in November 2010.

Noting that there have been changes to policy, legislation and departmental structure since these recommendations were actioned, the procedures and practices of the Department for Child Protection, and the role of the Guardian for Children and Young People, are consistent with the reporting and functional requirements of these recommendations, as they relate to significant incidents, particularly those concerning sexual abuse of children and young people in care.