❓ Hon Barbara Scott asks about alleged child sexual abuse cases in Beagle Bay, including a six-month-old diagnosed with gonorrhoea. Hon Sue Ellery states she is unaware of the specific cases but acknowledges increased police activity in the Kimberley and promises to investigate.
AnsweredQoN 630Legislative Council
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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, BEAGLE BAY
(1) Will the minister confirm that there have been three recent reports of three separate cases of sexual abuse against children aged six years, four years and six months in Beagle Bay? (2) Is the minister aware that the six-month-old girl has been diagnosed with gonorrhoea? (3) Has the Department for Child Protection or any other agency investigated the sexual abuse of these children? (4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY
(1) Will the minister confirm that there have been three recent reports of three separate cases of sexual abuse against children aged six years, four years and six months in Beagle Bay? (2) Is the minister aware that the six-month-old girl has been diagnosed with gonorrhoea? (3) Has the Department for Child Protection or any other agency investigated the sexual abuse of these children? (4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY
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(1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(2) Is the minister aware that the six-month-old girl has been diagnosed with gonorrhoea? (3) Has the Department for Child Protection or any other agency investigated the sexual abuse of these children? (4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(3) Has the Department for Child Protection or any other agency investigated the sexual abuse of these children? (4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(2) Is the minister aware that the six-month-old girl has been diagnosed with gonorrhoea? (3) Has the Department for Child Protection or any other agency investigated the sexual abuse of these children? (4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(3) Has the Department for Child Protection or any other agency investigated the sexual abuse of these children? (4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(4) Have any measures been taken to protect the children; and, if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations? (5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(5) Have any charges been laid against the perpetrators? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: (1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
(1)-(5) I am not aware of the circumstances that the member described. I am aware of the increasing work the police have done in the Kimberley by moving out from Kununurra to Halls Creek and into communities outside those areas. Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon Kim Chance : They are doing an excellent job. Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon SUE ELLERY : They are doing an excellent job. It is more likely to be the case as more members of the community gain confidence in what happens when they disclose information - Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon Barbara Scott : This happened earlier this year. Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
Hon SUE ELLERY : I am trying to answer the question. As the community gains confidence in disclosing information, we can expect more disclosures. I am not aware of those particular circumstances outlined in the member’s question. I will find out for the member and provide an answer to the house.
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