ABC News – Australia
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·7 hours ago
Qld's child safety department 'hamstrung' by underfunding, inquiry hears
An inquiry into Queensland's child safety system revealed that underfunding hamstrung the department's goals, with former director-general Deidre Mulkerin requesting $1.5 billion but receiving only $280 million. The department aimed to increase family-based care for children to 91 percent by 2027, a target deemed unrealistic amid mounting pressures from the COVID pandemic.
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