Child safety system confronts ‘financial catastrophe’

Queensland’s residential care system for at-risk children faces a financial crisis as costs exceed $1 billion annually. Inquiry counsel Tom Diaz reported that 2,388 children are in residential care, highlighting Queensland's alarmingly high dependence compared to other states. The commission aims to address escalating costs and the reliance on unlicensed providers during the hearings in Brisbane.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Age