More than 20 SA Department for Child Protection employees stood down
South Australia stood down 27 child protection workers over eight months through February 2026, Freedom of Information documents show. Nine worked in frontline services, with 12 open investigations into staff following care concerns. Opposition spokesperson Laura Henderson called the figures "gobsmacking," saying they reinforce the need for a mandatory social worker registration scheme the government scrapped last month.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 21:28 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 21:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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