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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
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Schoolgirl Assault

In reply to the Hon. C. BONAROS (6 February 2020).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Minister for Education has provided the following advice:

In response to this very serious incident, the Minister for Education immediately commissioned an external review of the school's policies and procedures including in relation to the management of this incident. The Minister for Education continues to be regularly briefed by the Department for Education on the matter and actions being taken.

The Minister for Education spoke with Maddy's family to assure them that the government and the school are treating this matter very seriously, and the level of distress experienced by her and her family is of primary concern to all involved in responding to the situation.

The school principal has been in regular communication with Maddy's family since the incident to check on her wellbeing and offer support, with the first contact occurring on the evening of the incident. The principal has offered to meet with the parents at their convenience if they wish to discuss supports available to Maddy.

The education director and the department's Social Work Incident Support Service are also available to meet with Maddy's parents.

In relation to the two alleged offenders, I note that court proceedings are currently underway and I do not propose to provide further comment at this point.

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