A little boy fell through cracks in the protection system
A four-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by his mother in New South Wales on July 8, 2026. The family had been known to child protection services, which had received multiple safety reports, raising concerns about systemic failures. Minister Kate Washington appointed retired judge Peter Johnstone to investigate the agency's past involvement with the family.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 06:50 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 06:55 UTC
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