Child protection review 2003
The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) conducted a public inquiry into abuse of children in foster care in August 2003. The CMC invited members of the community, professionals and community groups to prepare written submissions for the Inquiry and called public hearings that commenced on 8 October 2003.
The State Government and the Department of Families, responsible for child protection in Queensland at that time fully supported these activities.
CMC public hearings
- Opening statement, Minister for Families (CMC public hearing) (PDF 38 KB)
- Closing statement, Minister for Familiies (CMC public hearing) (PDF 26 KB)
- Queensland Government submission to the CMC inquiry into the abuse of children in foster care in Queensland (PDF 197 KB)
CMC report
Foster carer audit
- Final report on phase one of the audit of foster carers subject to child protection notifications (PDF 636 KB) - compiled by Gwen Murray.
Ombudsman's report on Baby Kate
An investigation into the adequacy of the actions of certain government agencies in relation to the safety, well being and care of the late baby Kate, who died aged ten weeks.
- Queensland Ombudsman investigative reports
- Queensland Government response to the Queensland Ombudsman's report (PDF 140 KB)
- Last updated
- 30 May 2007