‘Fatal flaw’ in new Mason-inspired laws

Their concerns come as new figures show 197 children were sexually, physically, emotionally abused or neglected while in care last year.A parliamentary inquiry is considering legislation that makes it clear adoption should be seriously considered in cases where a child cannot be returned to their family and can’t be granted a long-term guardianship to another suitable person, like their grandparents.

Although legally allowed now, the legislation states adoption should be…



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