Little boy reveals disturbing picture of Queensland’s child safety system
A Queensland boy, living in care, described his experiences with the state's child safety system, revealing he has slept on the streets. He stated he prefers rough sleeping to residential care, feeling unloved and devastated by the system. Queensland officials confirmed some children have stayed in government buildings, drawing sharp criticism from Labor and youth care advocates.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 10:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News. Editorial policy · Corrections
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