Queensland government admits vulnerable children slept on floor of public service offices
The Queensland government has acknowledged that vulnerable children have been forced to sleep on the floors of child safety offices. While the government claims this is a last-resort measure to keep children off the streets, critics and unions argue the practice is becoming increasingly common due to systemic failures.
Why it matters
This highlights a critical failure in child protection services and sparks a debate over government accountability and the welfare of at-risk youth.
Child safety minister Amanda Camm has not answered questions about how often children have slept in offices both before and after the October 2024 election. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Child safety minister Amanda Camm has not answered questions about how often children have slept in offices both before and after the October 2024 election. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Queensland politics Queensland government admits vulnerable children slept on floor of public service offices LNP denies claims that recent changes to child safety practices have led to an increase in the use of office space
The Guardian focuses on government accountability and systemic failure, highlighting union criticism of the current administration.
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